Synopses & Reviews
The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the western Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided boaters to the best water in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for almost 30 years. This latest edition includes expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Chattooga, French Broad, and Nantahala, in addition to many new steep creeks including Cove, Rockhouse, and Hurricane. New to this edition is a section on flatwater that is suitable for canoe camping and can be handled by beginner and novice paddlers. Profiled runs are from the Broad River and two of its tributaries, the Enoree and the Tyger. The convenient at-a-glance format for each river section makes it easy to find critical details such as difficulty, length, paddling time, gradient, and more. River descriptions, shuttle and gauge information, and topographic-based maps complete the useful information needed to help boaters pick rivers to match their ability. With over 80 detailed profiles and more than 60 maps of the best canoeing and kayaking waterways in the Carolinas, this guide is indispensable. From quiet float trips on the French Broad to exciting runs on the fast-flowing Nolichucky, Carolina Whitewater details the best paddling experiences in both states.
Synopsis
This updated book guides kayak and canoe paddlers to the best whitewater and flatwater in the western Carolinas.
Synopsis
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
Synopsis
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Carolinas, 9th is the premier guide to paddling the waterways of North and South Carolina. The updated guide features detailed river maps, critical river data, and descriptive narrative.
About the Author
Still an active "creekist" and climber,
David Benner lives in Morganton, NC, where he coordinates the Physical and Outdoor Education program for Western Piedmont Community College.
Bob Benner, a long time paddler, is retired and resides in Morganton, N.C.
Table of Contents
(1) Introduction (2) Tusquitee Creek (3) Hiawassee River (4) Cullasaja River (5) Little Tennessee River (6) Alarka Creek (7) Whiteoak Creek (8) Nantahala River (9) Snowbird Creek (10) Cheoah River (11) Santeetlah Creek (12) Slickrock Creek (13) Caney Fork Creek (14) Tuckaseigee River (15) Deep Creek (16) Oconaluftee River (17) Straight Fork (18) Raven Fork River (19) Soco Creek (20) East Fork Pigeon River (21) West Fork Pigeon River (22) Pigeon River (23) Jonathans Creek (24) Big Creek (25) Cataloochee Creek (26) West Fork French Broad (27) North Fork French Broad (28) French Broad (29) Davidson River (30) Swannanoa River (31) Big Laurel Creek (32) Spring Creek (33) Green River (34) Broad River (35) First Broad River (36) North Toe and Toe River (37) Big Crabtree Creek (38) South Toe River (39) Cane River (40) Nolichucky River (41) Boone Fork (42) Watauga River (43) Elk River (44) Buck Creek (45) North Fork Catawba River (46) Catawba River (47) Muddy Creek (48) Linville River (49) Steel Creek (50) Upper Creek (51) North Harper Creek (52) Lost Cove Creek (53) Wilson Creek (54) Johns River (55) Jacob Fork River (56) Henry Fork River (57) South Fork New River (58) North Fork New River (59) New River (60) Little River (61) North Fork Mayo River (62) South Fork Mayo River (63) Dan River (64) Buffalo Creek (65) Yadkin River (66) Elk Creek (67) Stony Fork Creek (68) Lewis Fork North Prong (69) Lewis Fork South Prong (70) Reddies River (71) Mitchell River (72) Fisher River (73) Uwharrie River (74) Chattooga River (75) Chauga River, SC (76) Doe River (77) Haw River (78) North Tyger River (79) Tyger River (80) South Tyger River (81) Enoree River