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Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.ĭisclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 34 miles north of Nantahala Gorge in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 39 miles northwest of Nantahala Gorge in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 57 miles east of Nantahala Gorge in Asheville, North Carolina, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located around 57 miles north of Nantahala Gorge in Morristown, Tennessee, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 71 miles northeast of Nantahala Gorge in Greeneville, Tennessee. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Surrounding areas: Alarka, North Carolina (6.6 mi), Stecoah, North Carolina (7.3 mi), Nantahala, North Carolina (7.5 mi), Bryson City, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Aquone, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Topton, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Whittier, North Carolina (12.6 mi) For a relaxing look at the area, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway offers a spectacular Nantahala Gorge Excursion, mid-March through December. Rockhounds will love the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine, which is open from mid-March to the end of October. Other exciting activities in the Nantahala Gorge area include canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
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There are also great mountain biking trails in the area, and some of the state's most popular series of mountain bike races are held here. This is one of the most heavily used whitewater rivers in the region, with a constant flow of rafters - who are fun to watch, even if you don't care to join in the sport. The clear, cold waters rush for 9 miles through the spectacular Nantahala Gorge in the Nantahala Forest. The Nantahala River Gorge draws thousands of rafters and kayakers each year.
Some of North Carolina's most scenic rivers, the Nantahala, Oconaluftee and Tuckasegee are located in Swain County and offer unparalleled recreational opportunities. This unhurried and unspoiled bit of paradise is just 60 miles from Asheville and 85 miles from Knoxville, Tennessee.
This means it is mostly mountains, forests, streams, rivers and wilderness. Nantahala-Gorge is located in Swain County, and 85 percent of the county's 553 square miles is federal land. Home | Information | Vacation Rentals | Hotels & Resorts | Weather & Climate | Map & Transportation | Attractions Nantahala Gorge Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
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