North Carolina whitewater - Yadkin River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Caldwell/Wilkes County Caldwell/Wilkes county, Route 268 Bridge to Route 1137 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     19.9 miles   This section of Yadkin River in North Carolina is 19.9 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Yadkin River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A     good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Yadkin River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 268 Bridge to Route 1137 stretch is the only one. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: During the summer here at Yadkin River, high temperatures usually get into the 60's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently   in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 30's while Yadkin River overnight low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 10's. Yadkin River is a pretty wet place regularly with lots of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest month is December. Happy Valley is a pleasant location to spend some time at. Yadkin River, Route 268 Bridge to Route 1137 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 19.9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.01419 Longitude: -81.50901 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 0 Longitude: 0 Paddler input for Yadkin River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yadkin River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Lenoir, Lenoir 5 miles away Free Continental Breakfast. Free Wireless Internet in all rooms and public areas of the hotel. Twenty minutes drive to Blue Ridge Parkway and Tweetsie Railroad. Five minutes to J.E. Broyhill Civic C... Jameson Inn Lenoir, Lenoir 5 miles away Featuring true Southern Hospitality, Legendary Service, white colonial design, Deluxe Breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, fitness center & sparkling pool. Close to area attractions, you will enjoy the... Lenoir-Days Inn, Lenoir 6 miles away The Days Inn Lenoir is conveniently located on US Hwy 321 between Hickory, NC and Boone, NC nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. * Complimentary Continental Breakfast served daily f...   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 Yadkin River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yadkin 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 Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Yadkin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yadkin River.   Whitewater Near Yadkin River: Elk Creek, Wilkes County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.4 miles long (Route 1162 to Route 268 Bridge) Thunderhole Creek, Caldwell County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Globe Road to Upton) Johns River, Burke/Caldwell County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Route 1328 to Route 1438) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River) Boone Fork, Watauga County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) Wilson Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Upper Wilson) Gragg Prong River, Avery County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek) Watauga River, Watauga County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105)   Ski Areas Near Yadkin River: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 365 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 830 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 93 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yadkin River: Comfort Inn Lenoir, Lenoir , 5 miles away Jameson Inn Lenoir, Lenoir , 5 miles away Lenoir-Days Inn, Lenoir , 6 miles away Red Carpet Inn Lenoir, Lenoir , 6 miles away The Lodge, Boone , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yadkin River: Green Mountain Park Resort, Lenoir, 3 miles away Rider's Roost, Ferguson, 8 miles away Pine Mountain Campground, Caldwell County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Yadkin River: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 18 miles away