North Carolina whitewater, Big Laurel Creek Madison county, Hurricane to Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Greeneville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Big Laurel Creek beats anything. There are a few other sections in this river system     that can be paddled as well. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Big Laurel Creek in Madison County is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Great Smoky   Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Have a good hiking adventure along the Little Paint Creek Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Tanyard Gap while you're here at Big Laurel Creek. Just can't get enough of the Great Smoky Mountains. People from Hot Springs love to come to Big Laurel Creek, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Paint Creek Trail. This is a great river. High temperatures at Big Laurel Creek during the days of summer are in the 80's, and the overnight is a bit colder of course, commonly in the 60's. Big Laurel Creek, Hurricane to Hot Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Laurel Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Laurel Creek: Big Laurel Creek, Madison County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Hurricane to Hot Springs) French Broad, Cocke County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 18 miles long (Hot Springs to Highway 107 at Del Rio) Whitewater Outfitter - HUCK Finn Adventures, Madison County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Mountain Adventure Guides, Madison County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Barnard to Hot Springs) Spring Creek, Madison County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Route 1171 to Hot Springs) Brush Creek, Madison County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to French Broad River) Walnut Creek, Madison County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (US 25/70 to Barnard) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County, 16 miles away       Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River)   Ski Areas Near Big Laurel Creek: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 20 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 54 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 65 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 65 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 79 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Big Laurel Creek: Knollwood, Marshall , 10 miles away General Morgan Inn, Greeneville , 15 miles away Econo Lodge Greeneville, Greeneville , 15 miles away Andrew Johnson Inn, Greeneville , 15 miles away Days Inn Greeneville, Greeneville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Laurel Creek: Silvermine Group, Hot Springs, 2 miles away Spring Mt Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hot Springs, 3 miles away Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Hot Springs, 3 miles away   Trails Near Big Laurel Creek: Little Paint Creek Trail, Greene , 3 miles away Paint Creek Trail, Greene , 4 miles away Pounding Mill Trail, Madison , 7 miles away Dixon Trail, Greene , 7 miles away Greene Mountain Trail, Greene , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Laurel Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 23 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away Davy Crockett Birthplace State, Tennessee , 21 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 25 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Laurel Creek: Kinser Park Golf Course, Greeneville , 11 miles away River Trace Golf Club, Greeneville , 11 miles away Link Hills Country Club, Greeneville , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Big Laurel Creek Kidwell Pond, Greene , 17 miles away