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 spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Boone it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Big Falls to Poga Rd section is just one of many. Some people     prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of Elk River in Tennessee is 5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Elk River gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is October. For the period of the summer months at Elk River temperatures are regularly in the 80's,   and during the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's while Elk River night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Near Elk River you find pleasant places like Cannon Gap, and you can never get enough of the good skiing at Ski Beech. 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... La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone 15 miles away Only a 1/2 mile from downtown, the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone is a beautiful mountain lodge with a spectacular view of the Appalachian and Sugar Mountains. We even have some rooms with Fi...   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 La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel Boone NC, Boone , 17 miles away Americourt Hotel-Mountain City, Mountain City , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 7 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 11 miles away Flintlock Campground, Boone, 12 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