North Carolina whitewater, French Broad River - West Fork Transylvania county, SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3.4 miles   If you're coming from Brevard it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. There's camping available near French Broad River - West Fork. There are so many stretches     to paddle in this river system, the SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge stretch is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. The SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge stretch of French Broad River - West Fork in North Carolina is 3.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're   willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Everybody loves Keowee-Toxaway State Park, and Whetstone Gap is another good site to go to close by. Whohoo, so many fun things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is so good! Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests is a good spot, and don't leave French Broad River - West Fork without first going for a hike along the Art Loeb Trail. French Broad River - West Fork, SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge 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 - West Fork.   Whitewater Near French Broad River - West Fork: French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County, 3 miles away       Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge) Toxaway River, Transylvania County, 5 miles away       Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County, 7 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee) French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River) Courthouse Creek, Transylvania County, 8 miles away       Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad) Davidson River, Transylvania County, 8 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee)   Ski Areas Near French Broad River - West Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 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 , 35 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 52 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 57 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Hotels Near French Broad River - West Fork: The Inn At Brevard, Brevard , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BREVARD, Brevard , 13 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Brevard, Brevard , 13 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near French Broad River - West Fork: Adventure Village at Headwaters, Rosman - Brevard, 4 miles away Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 5 miles away our 100 Acre Woods - Primitive Campground, Brevard, 5 miles away   Trails Near French Broad River - West Fork: Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania , 7 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania , 14 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 15 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 15 miles away Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near French Broad River - West Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 33 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 12 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 12 miles away Table Rock State Park, South Carolina , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near French Broad River - West Fork: Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 6 miles away Lake Toxaway Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 6 miles away Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire , 8 miles away   Lakes Near French Broad River - West Fork Lake Toxaway, Transylvania , 5 miles away Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson , 10 miles away Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 11 miles away