North Carolina whitewater, Tuckasegee River - West Fork Jackson county, Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     9.5 miles   This section of Tuckasegee River - West Fork is 9.5 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. The average     North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River stretch is just one of them. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. 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. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Betsy Falls will fill your soul with pleasant feelings. Go for a hike on the Shortoff Mountain Trail; some interesting geology is available here, Onion Cliff is right here. This is such a fun river. Good hiking is available along the Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Onion Cliff Falls while you're here at Tuckasegee River - West Fork. Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee 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 Tuckasegee River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Jackson County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 9.5 miles long (Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 2 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 9.4 miles long (Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee) Norton Creek, Jackson County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Cullasaja River, Macon County, 9 miles away       Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Rafting With MY Kids, Jackson County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chattooga River, Jackson County, 9 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Tuckasegee River - East Fork, Jackson County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 1.5 miles long (Bonas Defeat Gorge) Scotts Creek, Jackson County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 10 miles away       Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 11 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392)   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 21 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 39 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Bluegreen Club Lodges Trillium, Ascend Resort Collection, Cashiers , 5 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 8 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Sylva, Sylva , 8 miles away Quality Inn Sylva, Sylva , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Singing waters Camping Resort, Tuckasegee, 1 miles away Ralph J. Andrews County Park, Tuckasegee, 3 miles away Arrowmont Stables and Cabins, Cullowhee, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon , 7 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson , 8 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 13 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 14 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 37 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 45 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 19 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 21 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork: High Hampton Inn & Country Club, Cashiers , 8 miles away Landings, Cashiers , 8 miles away Red Bird Golf Links, Sapphire , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River - West Fork Bear Creek Lake, Jackson , 5 miles away Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson , 10 miles away Cliffside Lake, Macon , 11 miles away