North Carolina whitewater, Nolichucky River Mitchell Unicoi county, Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     8.1 miles   The natural beauty of Mitchell/ Unicoi County and the water flowing gracefully down Nolichucky River make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Johnson City, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin section of Nolichucky River is 8.1 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer     whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin section is just one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that   a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Nolichucky River Trail; the peaks of the Unaka Mountains dominate the scenery of this region. You simply ought to like the Great Smoky Mountains. Curley Maple Gap is a pleasant location to explore, and lots of folks from Erwin come here. This is such a wonderful river. You need to have a look at Cane Bottom if you're here at Nolichucky River, and Cherokee National Forest is a magnificent spot to have a look at on a lovely day. Nolichucky River, Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin 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 Nolichucky River.   Whitewater Near Nolichucky River: Whitewater Outfitter - USA Raft, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 3 miles long (Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Mountain Adventure Guide, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Poplar North to Nolichucky Gorge Campground) Nolichucky River, Mitchell/ Unicoi County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin) Whitewater Outfitter - Cherokee Adventures, Unicoi County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nolichucky River, Unicoi/ Washington County, 6 miles away       Class II+(III) - 0 miles long (Big Rocks) Spivey Creek, Unicoi County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Little Bald Creek to Tumbling Rich Gap Brook) Doe River, Carter County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Doe River, Carter County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge)   Ski Areas Near Nolichucky River: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 12 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 36 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 57 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 84 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 92 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Marinas Near Nolichucky River: Rockingham Marina, Johnson City , 17 miles away Fish Springs Marina, Hampton , 18 miles away Lakeview Marina & RV Park, Kingsport , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Nolichucky River: Super 8 Erwin, Erwin , 3 miles away Mountain Inn And Suites, Erwin , 4 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 11 miles away Quality Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nolichucky River: Curly Maple Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Erwin, 1 miles away Rock Creek, Unicoi, 3 miles away No Business Knob Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Erwin, 4 miles away   Trails Near Nolichucky River: Nolichucky River Trail, Unicoi , 3 miles away Hemlock Forest Trail, Unicoi , 3 miles away Rock Creek Bicycle Trail, Unicoi , 3 miles away Rock Creek Falls Trail, Unicoi , 4 miles away California Trail, Unicoi , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Nolichucky River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 31 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 11 miles away Davy Crockett Birthplace State, Tennessee , 20 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nolichucky River: Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Unicoi , 8 miles away Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville , 9 miles away Pine Oaks Golf Course, Johnson City , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Nolichucky River Boone Lake, Sullivan , 19 miles away