North Carolina whitewater - Wilson Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Caldwell County
Caldwell
county,
Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 5 miles
This stretch of Wilson Creek is 5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The natural beauty of Caldwell County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places
for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Boone, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a
bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months highs here at Wilson Creek reach the 70's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; overnight
lows through the wintertime for Wilson Creek tend to be in the 10's. Going for a hike along the Yancey Ridge Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Wilson Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while December is mostly the driest month.
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