North Carolina whitewater, Walnut Creek Madison county, US 25/70 to Barnard section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     4 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Asheville, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Madison County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. This stretch of Walnut Creek is 4 miles     long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the US 25/70 to Barnard section is one of them. 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. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back   for more. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Walnut Creek you can take a hike along the Pounding Mill Trail, and a glorious place to take a look at close by is Old Station Gap. And if that's not enough there's plenty more cool stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Going for a hike along the Little Paint Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. There are plenty of folks from Marshall here at Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek frequently gets lots of rain. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. Walnut Creek, US 25/70 to Barnard 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 Walnut Creek.   Whitewater Near Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek, Madison County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (US 25/70 to Barnard) Brush Creek, Madison County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to French Broad River) French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Barnard to Hot Springs) Whitewater Outfitter - Mountain Adventure Guides, Madison County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Big Laurel Creek, Madison County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Hurricane to Hot Springs) French Broad, Cocke County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 18 miles long (Hot Springs to Highway 107 at Del Rio) Whitewater Outfitter - HUCK Finn Adventures, Madison County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Spring Creek, Madison County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Route 1171 to Hot Springs) French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (North Carolina Route 251 to Route 1634) Whitewater Outfitter - Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center, Buncombe County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Walnut Creek: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 16 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 64 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 65 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Walnut Creek: Knollwood, Marshall , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Mars Hill - University Area, Mars Hill , 12 miles away Days Inn Asheville North, Asheville , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Biltmore West, Asheville , 15 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Asheville West (Biltmore Estate), NC, Asheville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Walnut Creek: Silvermine Group, Hot Springs, 8 miles away Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Hot Springs, 9 miles away Spring Mt Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hot Springs, 10 miles away   Trails Near Walnut Creek: Little Paint Creek Trail, Greene , 10 miles away Pounding Mill Trail, Madison , 10 miles away Whiteoak Flats Trail, Madison , 11 miles away Dixon Trail, Greene , 12 miles away Paint Creek Trail, Greene , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Walnut Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 16 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 18 miles away Davy Crockett Birthplace State, Tennessee , 24 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Walnut Creek: Country Club Of Asheville, Asheville , 15 miles away Reems Creek Golf Club, Weaverville , 15 miles away Municipal Golf Course, Asheville , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Walnut Creek Beaver Lake, Buncombe , 14 miles away Enka Lake, Buncombe , 16 miles away Lake Powhatan, Buncombe , 19 miles away