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 is 9.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Jackson County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're coming from Brevard it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is     not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near Tuckasegee River. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: While staying at Tuckasegee River you could always explore Flat Gap. The high level of rainfall makes   Tuckasegee River a reasonably wet location; through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is October. At Tuckasegee River throughout the days of summer highs are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. Highs during the winter are mostly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Tuckasegee River. 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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, Nc, Dillsboro 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, N.C. is nestled in the Western North Carolina mountains only minutes from Historic Dillsboro and the Great Smoky Railway. We are centrally located betwee... Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro 9 miles away This Dillsboro, North Carolina hotel encompasses the charm of a small mountain town with all of the amenities and conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for every guest that visits. Tucked into t... 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...   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 Laurel, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 191 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, Nc, Dillsboro , 8 miles away 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   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