South Carolina whitewater - Matthews Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville County Greenville county, Raven Cliff Falls to US 276 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Carolina are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful South Carolina scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great     plus for this river. This section of Matthews Creek in South Carolina is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Raven Cliff Falls to US 276 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Matthews Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Matthews Creek is a wet spot that gets a lot of precipitation; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of   the months is January. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains. You ought to positively visit Raven Cliff since you're here at Matthews Creek. For the period of the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's at Matthews Creek. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Matthews Creek throughout the winter regularly sink into the 20's. Raven Cliff Falls is always fun to check out, and close by Dowthit Cove is a delightful spot to go. Matthews Creek, Raven Cliff Falls to US 276 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V(V+) Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 150 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.10639 Longitude: -82.66021 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.08069 Longitude: -82.63131 Paddler input for Matthews Creek, South Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Matthews Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina Local climate location: WAYNESVILLE 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BREVARD, Brevard 11 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard can be found nestled in the mountains of NC near Brevard College and at the Entrance of Pisgah Nat'l Forest in the Land of the Waterfalls Hotel features... Hampton Inn Brevard NC, Brevard 11 miles away Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains the Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is a heartbeat away from the vacation of your dreams. Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is located in Pisgah Forest North Caroli... Days Inn Easley West Of Greenville/Clemson Area, Easley 16 miles away Welcome To The Days Inn of Easley Where We Strive to Exceed Your Expectations. Guests Return To The Inn Because of its Comfort and Convenience, The Exceptional Value it Represents. Our Special Treat...   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 South Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in South Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Matthews Creek, South Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Matthews Creek, South Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in South 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 Matthews Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Matthews Creek.   Whitewater Near Matthews Creek: South Saluda River, Greenville/ Pickens County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Table Rock Reservoir to Highway 288) Saluda River, Greenville County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Jones Gap Trail to Park) Oilcamp creek, Greenville County , 5 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Oilcamp Road) South Saluda River, Greenville County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Blyth Shoals - Highway 11 to Talley Bridge) Carrick Creek, Pickens County , 5 miles away, Class III - 0.1 miles long (Green Creek Con Fork to Pinnacle Lake) Little River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Triple Falls) Little River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Base of Triple Falls to Hooker Falls) Saluda River, Greenville County , 6 miles away, Class I-IV - 2 miles long (Jones Gap State Park to Gap Creek Road) Saluda River, Greenville County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (County Road 41 to South Saluda River) French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River)   Ski Areas Near Matthews Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 50 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 72 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 80 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 82 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 82 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Matthews Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BREVARD, Brevard , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Brevard NC, Brevard , 11 miles away Days Inn Easley West Of Greenville/Clemson Area, Easley , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Easley, Easley , 16 miles away Sleep Inn Travelers Rest, Travelers Rest , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Matthews Creek: Caesars Head State Park, Cleveland, 1 miles away Palmetto Cove, Cleveland, 2 miles away Solitude Pointe, Cleveland, 2 miles away   Trails Near Matthews Creek: Mullinax Trail, Transylvania County , 14 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania County , 15 miles away Laurel Mountain Trail, Henderson County , 18 miles away Thompson Ridge Trail, Transylvania County , 18 miles away Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Matthews Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 29 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 69 miles away   Lakes Near Matthews Creek