North Carolina whitewater - Spring Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Madison County Madison county, Route 1171 to Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     7 miles   If you're coming from Greeneville it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back     for more. The Route 1171 to Hot Springs stretch of Spring Creek in North Carolina is 7 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Spring Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Route 1171 to Hot Springs section is the only one. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warmest time of the year at Spring   Creek temperatures are mostly in the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 60's. Through the winter the highs are commonly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Spring Creek. A splendid location in the vicinity of Spring Creek is Taylor Hollow Gap, and there are delightful places to discover along the Walnut Mountain Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Spring Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is October. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! The Great Smoky Mountains rocks! You simply should go to Vann Cliff while you're here at Spring Creek; since you're here at Spring Creek, checking out Stony Spur Cliff is a must. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Spring Creek, Route 1171 to Hot Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.83509 Longitude: -82.85991 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.87979 Longitude: -82.8361 Paddler input for Spring Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Spring Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: NEWPORT 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn - Canton, Canton 17 miles away Whether traveling on business or leisure you will find ideal accommodations. Free Wireless Internet Access, Free Continental Breakfast, Seasonal Outdoor Pool, in room coffee makers, Cable TV w/ ESPN &... Comfort Inn Canton, Canton 17 miles away Free Wireless High Speed Internet. Easy access off I-40. Asheville 15 miles. Maggie Valley 10 miles. Blue Ridge Paper Products Paper Mill 1 mile. Hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast.... General Morgan Inn & Conference Center, Greeneville 17 miles away Originally constructed in 1884, The General Morgan Inn reflects the style of a grand railroad hotel. Our elegant lobby features marble details, handpainted wallpaper, and crystal chandeliers. Many of ...   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 Spring Creek, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Spring 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 Greeneville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Greeneville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Spring Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Spring Creek.   Whitewater Near Spring Creek: French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Barnard to Hot Springs) Big Laurel Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Hurricane to Hot Springs) Brush Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to French Broad River) French Broad, Cocke County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (Hot Springs to Highway 107 at Del Rio) Walnut Creek, Madison County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (US 25/70 to Barnard) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River) French Broad, Cocke County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.5 miles long (Del Rio to Bridgeport Market) Pigeon River, Haywood County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek) Pigeon River, Haywood County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 26.7 miles long (Confluence of East-West Fork to New Hepco Bidge)   Ski Areas Near Spring Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 57 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 61 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 84 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Spring Creek: Days Inn - Canton, Canton , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Canton, Canton , 17 miles away General Morgan Inn & Conference Center, Greeneville , 17 miles away Jameson Inn Greeneville-Tn, Greeneville , 18 miles away Days Inn Greeneville, Greeneville , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Spring Creek: Hot Springs Campground, Hot Springs, 2 miles away Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Hot Springs, 2 miles away Meadow Fork Campground, Hot Springs, 2 miles away   Trails Near Spring Creek: Walnut Mountain Trail, Cocke County , 6 miles away Chimney Rocks Trail, Cocke County , 7 miles away Little Paint Creek Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away Paint Creek Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away Paint Mountain Trail, Cocke County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Spring Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 25 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 46 miles away