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North Carolina whitewater, Courthouse Creek
Transylvania
county,
Trailhead to National Forest French Broad section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-V+ 3 miles
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The Trailhead to National Forest French Broad stretch of Courthouse Creek is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Brevard, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you're a |
camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature
| are great attractions for lots of people. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Trailhead to National Forest French Broad section is one of them. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good | |
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rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: It's always good to pop by Courthouse Falls;
on a wonderful day you can take a hike along the Art Loeb Trail. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Summey Cove is near Courthouse Creek and is definitely
a nice place to go to, and there are plenty of people from Balsam Grove here at Courthouse Creek. At this river you will never have a bad time. The Buck Spring Trail is a delightful hiking trail close to Courthouse Creek.
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Courthouse Creek, Trailhead to National Forest French Broad road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Courthouse Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Courthouse Creek:
Courthouse Creek, Transylvania County, 1 miles away Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad) |
Davidson River, Transylvania County, 5 miles away Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) |
Davidson River, Transylvania County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 5 miles long (FS Road 475 to Sycamore Flats) |
Looking Glass Creek, Transylvania County, 8 miles away Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Along Highway 278) |
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| Ski Areas Near Courthouse Creek:
Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 21 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 32 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Sky Valley, Georgia
, 36 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 47 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 52 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 87 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs |
Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 88 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs |
Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 89 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs |
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 99 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Courthouse Creek:
The Inn At Brevard, Brevard
, 11 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites BREVARD, Brevard
, 13 miles away |
Hampton Inn Brevard, Brevard
, 13 miles away |
The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort And Spa, Waynesville
, 13 miles away |
Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire
, 14 miles away |
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| Trails Near Courthouse Creek:
Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania
, 2 miles away |
Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania
, 11 miles away |
Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania
, 11 miles away |
Thompson Ridge Trail, Transylvania
, 12 miles away |
Pilot Rock Trail, Transylvania
, 13 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Courthouse Creek:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC
, 30 miles away |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN
, 49 miles away |
Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina
, 18 miles away |
Table Rock State Park, South Carolina
, 18 miles away |
Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina
, 19 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Courthouse Creek:
Lake Toxaway Country Club, Lake Toxaway
, 8 miles away |
Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway
, 8 miles away |
Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire
, 11 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Courthouse Creek
Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson
, 8 miles away |
Lake Toxaway, Transylvania
, 8 miles away |
Bear Creek Lake, Jackson
, 12 miles away |
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