North Carolina whitewater - Slickrock Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Graham/ County Graham/ county, Big Fat Gap to Lake Cheoh section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     6.5 miles   This stretch of Slickrock Creek in Graham/ County is 6.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. There's camping     available near Slickrock Creek. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The starting location is a short drive from Knoxville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is the only paddling stretch along Slickrock Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Slickrock Creek get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime   the highs are commonly in the 40's with temperatures at Slickrock Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Slickrock Creek a wet site; most of the rain falls throughout March, and October is when it's the driest. This is a really good river. Lower Falls is a tremendous local attraction. Near Slickrock Creek you locate good sites like Big Fat Gap, and going for a hike on the Stiffknee Trail is always a brilliant adventure. And if that's not enough there's heaps more amusing stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's always good to stop at Lower Falls, and close by you find the Big Stack Gap Branch Trail which is a delightful hiking trail. Slickrock Creek, Big Fat Gap to Lake Cheoh road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 6.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.3958 Longitude: -83.9834 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.46329 Longitude: -83.9611 Paddler input for Slickrock Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slickrock Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: KNOXVILLE WSO AP 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, Robbinsville 13 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, NC - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns an... Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews 16 miles away Nestled in the most beautiful, scenic valley in North Carolina, the hotel is surrounded by mountains and borders 300 ft along the Valley River. Guest enjoy 360 degree mountain views from any location ... Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend 17 miles away Family operated, country-inn atmosphere. 49 rooms. Quiet, hilltop setting. Beautiful Mountain view. Exceptionally clean, well maintained rooms. Private Balconies. Whirlpools. Fireplaces. Compli...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Slickrock Creek, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slickrock Creek, North Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Knoxville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Knoxville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Slickrock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slickrock Creek.   Whitewater Near Slickrock Creek: Cheoah River, Graham County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.1 miles long (Grocery Store to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 5 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (Gate to FS Road 81 Bridge) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 6 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Forest Service road 81 to Santeetlah Lake) Yellow Creek, Graham County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (SR 1242 to US 129) Citico Creek, Monroe County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River) Doublecamp Creek, Monroe County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.17 miles long (to Citico Creek) Citico Creek, Cherokee County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space) Snowbird Creek, Graham County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Hooper Bald to Junction) Abrams Creek, Blount County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (Cades Cove to US Route 127)   Ski Areas Near Slickrock Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 32 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 50 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slickrock Creek: Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, Robbinsville , 13 miles away Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews , 16 miles away Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend , 17 miles away Best Western of Murphy, Murphy , 18 miles away American Classic Suites Maryville, Maryville , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slickrock Creek: Horse Cove Campground, Graham County, 5 miles away Rattler Ford Campground, Graham County, 6 miles away Ceoah Paint Campground, Graham County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Slickrock Creek: Big Stack Gap Branch Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Stiffknee Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away Fodderstack Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away Crowder Branch Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away Mill Branch Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Slickrock Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 36 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 57 miles away   Lakes Near Slickrock Creek