Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center Buncombe county, North Carolina whitewater outfitter     Team-Building Rafts River Guides Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The starting point is not too far from Asheville. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: The Lagoon is not far from Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center at all; you'll meet a lot of people from Asheville here. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a hike on the Side Hill Trail, and White Fawn Gap is a wonderful spot to visit. At this river you will never have a bad time.   Don't leave Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center without visiting Pisgah National Forest, and if you have time, Blue Ridge Parkway is a national park worth checking out. Good hiking is available along the Shut-In Trail. Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center ordinarily gets much rainfall. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and the night is fairly cooler of course, mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center.   Whitewater Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (North Carolina Route 251 to Route 1634) Swannanoa River, Buncombe County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 8.6 miles long (Main Bridge In Swannanoa to Azalea) Walnut Creek, Madison County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (US 25/70 to Barnard) Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Rutherford County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (Along Route 64/74 to Lake Lure at Chimney Rock) Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Buncombe County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.6 miles long (Bridge at Flat Creek Road to Bridge at US Route 64) Brush Creek, Madison County, 20 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to French Broad River) Big Hungry Creek, Henderson/ Polk County, 20 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green) Hungry River, Henderson County, 20 miles away       Class IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green River) Green River, Henderson/ Polk County, 21 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2.9 miles long (Hungry Creek to Green River Cove Road) Green River, Polk County, 21 miles away       Class II - 6 miles long (Fishtop Access to where river leaves road)   Ski Areas Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 22 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 57 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 59 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 65 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 70 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: DoubleTree By Hilton Asheville - Biltmore, Asheville , 0 miles away Residence Inn Asheville Biltmore, Asheville , 0 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ASHEVILLE-BILTMORE VLG AREA, Asheville , 0 miles away Howard Johnson Inn - Asheville Biltmore, Asheville , 0 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites-Asheville Biltmore Village NC, Asheville , 0 miles away   Campgrounds Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: R V Park & Campground, Asheville, 2 miles away Wilson's Riverfront RV Park, Asheville, 3 miles away Bear Creek RV Park and Campground, Asheville, 4 miles away   Trails Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: Side Hill Trail, Buncombe , 8 miles away Shut-In Trail, Buncombe , 10 miles away Laurel Mountain Trail, Henderson , 14 miles away Mullinax Trail, Transylvania , 15 miles away Pilot Rock Trail, Transylvania , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 2 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 67 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 6 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina , 22 miles away Caesars Head State Park, South Carolina , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: Municipal Golf Course, Asheville , 2 miles away Biltmore Forest Country Club, Asheville , 2 miles away Country Club Of Asheville, Asheville , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center Beaver Lake, Buncombe , 4 miles away Lake Powhatan, Buncombe , 7 miles away Enka Lake, Buncombe , 8 miles away