Tennessee whitewater - Elk River, Carter and Avery County Carter and Avery county, Big Falls to Poga Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Big Falls to Poga Rd section of Elk River is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds     here at Elk River are pretty good. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Big Falls to Poga Rd stretch is just one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. The scenic beauty of Carter and Avery County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Elk River is a good location of common rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and October is when it's the driest. Cannon Gap is a pleasant location to take a look at near Elk River, and Ski Beech has good slopes and a friendly staff.   At Elk River through the long summer days highs are in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; night lows at Elk River throughout the winter mostly dip into the 20's. Elk River, Big Falls to Poga Rd road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.19839 Longitude: -81.9703 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.249 Longitude: -81.90001 Paddler input for Elk River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, Tennessee Local climate location: BRISTOL WSO AP 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk 5 miles away Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. The Beech Alpen Inn compliments its Mountain setting with the old world charm of the rustic Inns ... Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk 7 miles away The Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers comfort and convenience in a beautiful mountain setting. Nestled in the 'Heart of the High Country', we are within minutes of the area's best attra... Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain 12 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club is a year round resort that offers four seasons of enjoyment. Summers offer wonderfully cool, mountaintop accommodations for family vacations. Autumn is simply awe-inspiring...   All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk River, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk River, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County , 0 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee) Elk River, Avery County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.4 miles long (Route 1326 to Route 1305) Watauga River, Watauga County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Elk River, Carter County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Watauga River, Watauga County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) Watauga River, Watauga County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (North Carolina Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge) Doe River, Carter County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Watauga River, Watauga County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105) Boone Fork, Watauga County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 4 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 9 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 603 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 116 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 120 miles away, 210 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 5 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 7 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 12 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone , 15 miles away Highland Hills Cabins - A Master Hosts Resort, Boone , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 7 miles away Pappy's Marina and Campground, Butler, 9 miles away Down By The River Campground, Newland, 10 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Little Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 9 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 9 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 11 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 55 miles away