North Carolina whitewater - Toxaway Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County

Transylvania county, Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     3.6 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The starting point is not too far from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. The Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee section of Toxaway Creek in Transylvania County is 3.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience.
    For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer months at Toxaway
 
Creek temperatures are frequently in the 70's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Toxaway Creek are in the 20's. A visit to Toxaway Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Whitewater Falls, and you might also want to pay a visit to Round Mountain Gap while you're here at Toxaway Creek.
Man, is there a heap of amusing things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Toxaway Creek mostly gets a large amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most while April is ordinarily the driest month.

Toxaway Creek, Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 3.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.09899
Longitude: -82.86151

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.0707
Longitude: -82.88701

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Current weather conditions at Toxaway Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
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Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire
13 miles away
Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e...

Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard
14 miles away
This Brevard hotel features a free continental breakfast, free RV and truck parking, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor coin laundromat, vending machines, and copy/fax services. Several restaurants are wit...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard
16 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard can be found nestled in the mountains of NC near Brevard College and at the Entrance of Pisgah Nat'l Forest in the Land of the Waterfalls Hotel features...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brevard, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Toxaway Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Toxaway Creek.
 Whitewater Near Toxaway Creek:
Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee)
French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge)
Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County , 5 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee)
French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge)
Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access)
French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River)
Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway)
Little Eastatoe River, Pickens County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Dirt road off Highway 11 to Highway 11 bridge)
Thompson River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
 Ski Areas Near Toxaway Creek:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 31 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 31 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 34 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 187 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Toxaway Creek:
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 13 miles away
Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard , 16 miles away
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 22 miles away
Sleep Inn Clemson, Clemson , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Toxaway Creek:
Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 5 miles away
Panther Ridge RV Park and Community, Lake Toxaway, 5 miles away
Riverbend RV Park, Lake Toxaway, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Toxaway Creek:
Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 11 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 13 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 13 miles away
Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania County , 17 miles away
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Toxaway Creek:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 36 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 56 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Toxaway Creek:
Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 5 miles away

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