North Carolina whitewater - Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County Jackson county, Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     9.5 miles   This stretch of Tuckasegee River - West Fork in Jackson County is 9.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Tuckasegee River - West Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The nearby hotels are a     bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside North Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about   the general area: For the duration of the long summer days at Tuckasegee River - West Fork highs are frequently in the 80's, and the nighttime is a tad colder of course, ordinarily in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Tuckasegee River - West Fork are in the 20's. This river is always fun. Cherry Gap is near Tuckasegee River - West Fork and is a brilliant place. Interesting geology is available here; Cedar Cliffs is near Tuckasegee River - West Fork; Onion Cliff Falls is a great local attraction. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're here at Tuckasegee River - West Fork, checking out Onion Cliff is a must It's always pleasant to take a look at Betsy Falls. Tuckasegee River - West Fork usually gets a large amount of rain; March is the month that gets the most rain; October is the month with the least moisture. Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V) Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 143 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.19609 Longitude: -83.1525 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2681 Longitude: -83.12311 Paddler input for Tuckasegee River - West Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 8 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... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 11 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 11 miles away Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tuckasegee River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.4 miles long (Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 9 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Scotts Creek, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls)   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 21 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 39 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 193 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 8 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 11 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, Nc, Dillsboro , 11 miles away Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Singing waters Camping Resort, Tuckasegee, 1 miles away Arrowmont Stables and Cabins, Cullowhee, 4 miles away Fort Tatham Campsites, Sylva, 9 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 7 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 8 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 13 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 14 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 37 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork