North Carolina whitewater, Hiawassee River Clay Cherokee county, Hayesville to US Route 64 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     18.3 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Cornelia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Hiawassee River in Clay/Cherokee County is 18.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large     number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Hayesville to US Route 64 section is one of them. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping   people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: While staying at Hiawassee River you could always look at Henson Cove, and you can have a glorious hiking adventure along the CHoga Trail. Having a glorious time in the Great Smoky Mountains is simple. Hiawassee River is a location with many visitors from Brasstown, and do take a hike on the Arkaquah Trail. Hiawassee River, Hayesville to US Route 64 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 Hiawassee River.   Whitewater Near Hiawassee River: Hiawassee River, Clay/Cherokee County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 18.3 miles long (Hayesville to US Route 64) Fires Creek, Clay County, 10 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Two miles above Horse Park to Leatherwood Falls) Fires Creek, Clay County, 10 miles away       Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Mule Flats to Arch Bridge) Snowbird Creek, Graham County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Junction to First Bridge Downstream) Snowbird Creek, Graham County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Hooper Bald to Junction) Santeetlah River, Graham County, 16 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Forest Service road 81 to Santeetlah Lake) Santeetlah River, Graham County, 17 miles away       Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate) Santeetlah River, Graham County, 17 miles away       Class III+ - 5 miles long (Gate to FS Road 81 Bridge) Helton Creek, Union County, 17 miles away       Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River) Tellico River, Monroe County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River)   Ski Areas Near Hiawassee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 44 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 64 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Hiawassee River: Yacht Club Mermaid, Hiawassee , 9 miles away Blairsville Docks Unlimited, Blairsville , 11 miles away Nottely Marina, Blairsville , 11 miles away Boundary Waters Resort & Marina, Hiawassee , 12 miles away Chatuge Cove Marina, Hayesville , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Hiawassee River: Hampton Inn Murphy, Murphy , 7 miles away Best Western Of Murphy, Murphy , 7 miles away Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 8 miles away The Ridges Resort And Marina, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Young Harris , 9 miles away The Ridges Resort And Club Fieldstone Rs And Conf CT, Hiawassee , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hiawassee River: Purple Pony Cottage and Stables-Walnut Hollow Ranch, Hayesville, 3 miles away Fires Creek Hunt Camp, Brasstown, 4 miles away Creekside Rv Park, Marble, 5 miles away   Trails Near Hiawassee River: Arkaquah Trail, Union , 12 miles away CHoga Trail, Cherokee , 15 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union , 15 miles away Duncan Ridge Trail, Union , 17 miles away Whigg Ridge Trail, Monroe , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Hiawassee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 47 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 67 miles away Vogel State Park, Georgia , 17 miles away Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia , 17 miles away Unicoi State Park, Georgia , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hiawassee River: Brasstown Valley Golf Club, Young Harris , 8 miles away Chatuge Shores Golf Course, Hayesville , 8 miles away Old Union Golf Club, Blairsville , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Hiawassee River Chatuge Lake, Clay , 9 miles away Bowen Lake, Union , 9 miles away Nottely Lake, Union , 13 miles away