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

Transylvania county, Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     3.69 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in is not too far from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Toxaway River in North Carolina is 3.69 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve
    in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great.
You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Toxaway River frequently gets much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly March, that's
 
the one that rains the most, and April is the month with the least moisture. If you feel like a little side trip, try Turkeypen Gap.
At Toxaway River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are commonly in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Toxaway River.

Toxaway River, Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 3.69 miles
Average Gradient: 250 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.1234
Longitude: -82.931

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.0708
Longitude: -82.8863

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Current weather conditions at Toxaway River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
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Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire
10 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
15 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
17 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 River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Toxaway River.
 Whitewater Near Toxaway River:
Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 2 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee)
Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 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)
Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway)
French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge)
Thompson River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)
Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County , 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee)
Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir)
Whitewater, Oconee County , 8 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee)
Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access)
 Ski Areas Near Toxaway River:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 32 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 188 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Toxaway River:
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard , 17 miles away
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, Waynesville , 22 miles away
Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Toxaway River:
Riverbend RV Park, Lake Toxaway, 3 miles away
Panther Ridge RV Park and Community, Lake Toxaway, 3 miles away
Pounding Branch Campground, Lake Toxaway, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Toxaway River:
Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 11 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 11 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 11 miles away
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 15 miles away
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Toxaway River:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 37 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 54 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Toxaway River:
Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 3 miles away
Sapphire Lakes Country Club, Sapphire , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Toxaway River

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