North Carolina whitewater, Courthouse Creek Transylvania county, Trailhead to National Forest French Broad section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V+     3 miles   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   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. Courthouse Creek, Trailhead to National Forest French Broad 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 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) Pigeon River - West Fork, Haywood County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Along Highway 215) French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge) Pigeon River - Big East Fork, -blank- County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Blue Ridge Parkway to Highway 276) Davidson River, Transylvania County, 5 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) Pigeon River - Big East Fork, Haywood County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (3800 foot countour line to US Route 276 Bridge) Tuckasegee River - East Fork, Jackson County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 1.5 miles long (Bonas Defeat Gorge) 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)   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   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   Campgrounds Near Courthouse Creek: Courthouse Falls, Balsam Grove, 1 miles away Cove Creek Campground, Transylvania County, 6 miles away Wolf Creek Overlook, Tuckasegee, 7 miles away   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   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   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   Lakes Near Courthouse Creek Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson , 8 miles away Lake Toxaway, Transylvania , 8 miles away Bear Creek Lake, Jackson , 12 miles away