North Carolina whitewater, French Broad River - East Fork Transylvania county, East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     5.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down French Broad River - East Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down.     Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. This section of French Broad River - East Fork in Transylvania County is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The campgrounds here at French Broad River   - East Fork are pretty good. 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. Briefly about the general area: Wallace Gap is near French Broad River - East Fork and is absolutely a fine spot to check out; the Art Loeb Trail is a perfect hiking trail close by. And if that's not enough there's lots more entertaining things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here at French Broad River - East Fork you'll probably meet some folks from Brevard; Caesars Head State Park is a good place to stretch your legs a bit. French Broad River - East Fork, East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River 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 French Broad River - East Fork.   Whitewater Near French Broad River - East Fork: French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River) Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County, 5 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County, 6 miles away       Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge) French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) Carrick Creek, Pickens County, 8 miles away       Class III - 0.1 miles long (Green Creek Con Fork to Pinnacle Lake) Matthews Creek, Greenville County, 9 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Raven Cliff Falls to US 276) Davidson River, Transylvania County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (FS Road 475 to Sycamore Flats) Davidson River, Transylvania County, 9 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County, 10 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access)   Ski Areas Near French Broad River - East Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 41 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 63 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near French Broad River - East Fork: The Inn At Brevard, Brevard , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BREVARD, Brevard , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Brevard, Brevard , 10 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire , 19 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near French Broad River - East Fork: our 100 Acre Woods - Primitive Campground, Brevard, 1 miles away Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 2 miles away Adventure Village at Headwaters, Rosman - Brevard, 3 miles away   Trails Near French Broad River - East Fork: Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania , 10 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania , 12 miles away Mullinax Trail, Transylvania , 15 miles away Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania , 15 miles away Thompson Ridge Trail, Transylvania , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near French Broad River - East Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 31 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 60 miles away Table Rock State Park, South Carolina , 7 miles away Caesars Head State Park, South Carolina , 13 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near French Broad River - East Fork: Connestee Falls Golf Course, Brevard , 4 miles away Rock Golf Course, Pickens , 7 miles away Mountain Range Golf Center, Brevard , 8 miles away   Lakes Near French Broad River - East Fork Lake Toxaway, Transylvania , 10 miles away Summit Camp Lake, Transylvania , 12 miles away Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 13 miles away