North Carolina whitewater - Tuckasegee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County Jackson county, Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     9.4 miles   This section of Tuckasegee River in North Carolina is 9.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. The starting point is not too far from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Tuckasegee River attract people from near and far. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that     a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee stretch is just one of them. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Flat Gap is a glorious site to pop by next to Tuckasegee River. Tuckasegee River gets a large amount of water; the month of March is the wettest with   most of the rain, and the driest of the months is October. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Tuckasegee River. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's with temperatures at Tuckasegee River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Tuckasegee River, Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 9.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.26839 Longitude: -83.1225 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.31489 Longitude: -83.1757 Paddler input for Tuckasegee River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tuckasegee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: OCONALUFTEE 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro 9 miles away Discover this full service Dillsboro, North Carolina hotel providing convenient access to the Smoky Mountain Parkway, the Smoky Mountain Train Museum and the Cowee Ruby Mine. Whether traveling for b... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 11 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... Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley 13 miles away The Ramada Limited Maggie Valley is nestled in the Beautiful North Carolina Mountains. Enjoy the rushing waters of Jonathan Creek or pristine views of the Smokey Mtns from your private balcony. Enjo...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Tuckasegee River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tuckasegee River, 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 Brevard, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brevard, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Tuckasegee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tuckasegee River.   Whitewater Near Tuckasegee River: Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Jackson County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 9.5 miles long (Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River) Scotts Creek, Jackson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road)   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 16 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 23 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 37 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River: Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro , 9 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 11 miles away Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 13 miles away Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley , 13 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tuckasegee River: Singing waters Camping Resort, Tuckasegee, 4 miles away Arrowmont Stables and Cabins, Cullowhee, 6 miles away Savannah Creek RV Resort, Sylva, 8 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 10 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 12 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 16 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 17 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Tuckasegee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 34 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 44 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River