NANTAHALA RIVER
North Carolina rafting on the Nantahala River in Nantahala National Forest and bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee and Bryson City, NC is the ideal beginner or family rafting trip.
Being a dammed-controlled river, the Nantahala River guarantees good water flows at all times of the year. Its eight miles of bouncy waves and lively current, makes the Nantahala a white water rafting delight for all ages with numerous Class I and II rapids and a Class III rapid delivering a white water finale at the end of your run. This destination is known as the North Carolina rafting center, with millions of visitors each year. Come join the fun on a popular North Carolina rafting trip today!
CHEOAH RIVER
It begins below Santeetlah Lake Dam, parallels Hwy 129 and finishes at
Calderwood Lake. Beautiful scenery, limited availability and challenge make this
a standout trip.
With an average gradient of 83 feet per mile and a max
gradient of 146 feet per mile this nine mile class IV+ stretch is an unusually
continuous and challenging whitewater river for the southeast with large offset
holes and numerous big drops. Experience required.
