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The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided paddlers to the best creeks and rivers in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for over 30 years.
Detailed creek and river profiles include:
Topographic-based maps
Shuttle directions
Gauge locations
Kayakers and canoeists will find expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Nolichucky, Nantahala, and French Broad, as well as for several new steep runs, such as Rockhouse Creek, Hurricane Creek, the Gragg Prong, and Big Hungry River. You'll also get vital information on clubs and organizations, state water trails, and national and scenic rivers.
Waterway data for each run includes:
Class of difficulty
Length of the run
Time to paddle
Water level needed to paddle
Permits required (if any)
Gradient of each run
Ratings for scenery
List of contents
- Acknowledgments
- Map Legend
- Introduction
- Carolina Overview
- Clubs and Organizations
- North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers
- State Water Trails
- Paddler Information
- Winter Canoeing
- Legal Rights of the Canoeist
- Safety
- Explanation of Terms
- Hiawassee and Little Tennessee Watershed
- Broad and French Broad River System and Watershed
- Watauga, New River, and Catawba Watershed
- Yadkin River Basin
- Nearby Rivers
- Flatwater Suitable for Canoe Camping
- Index
About the author
David and Bob Benner have been paddling the Carolinas for decades. David resides in Morganton, NC. Bob Benner is retired and also lives in Morganton.
Summary
This updated book guides kayak and canoe paddlers to the best whitewater and flatwater in the western Carolinas.
