Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)
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 Rated as #1 “Vacation with a Splash” by Good Morning America and one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Explorer, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) offers gentle to adrenaline packed rafting on seven southeastern rivers. The Southeast’s most popular river, the Nantahala provides for an exciting half-day introduction to whitewater rafting. Winding eight miles through a lush gorge, the clear waters of the Nantahala offer plenty of excitement on Class II rapids before culminating in the exciting Class III Nantahala Falls. Allow 2-3 hours on the water, and 3-4 hours total.
The Go Blue Ridge Card includes the guide-assisted option (guide in every third raft) which combines the thrill of captaining your own raft with the security of a professional guide nearby. The NOC provides the transportation from their center to the launch and has shower facilities and changing rooms for when you get off the river. Expand your time at NOC by trying some of their other activities which include kayaking, biking, ropes course, tennis, hiking and fly fishing, plus you can shop at the Outfitter’s Store or dine near the river at one of four on-site restaurants.
Note: Reservations are required. Blackout dates/no rafting included are Saturdays in July–August. Upgrade available to have a guide in each raft for an additional $7 paid for at time of reservation. Minimum age requirement is 7 years old or 60 lbs. Go Blue Ridge Card must be valid on day you take the rafting trip.
Go Blue Ridge Card is valid for your choice of one NOC raft trip, or one Smoky Mountain Jet Boat Ride per day.
Included guide assisted raft trip plus a complimentary dessert with the purchase of dinner at Relia’s Restaurant with the Go Blue Ridge Card
Hours: Varied departure times, confirm at time of reservation
Mid-March–October. Not valid on Saturdays during July and August.
Closed: November–Mid-March
Phone: 800-232-7238
Address: 13077 Highway 19W, Bryson City
Web: www.noc.com
Directions:
NOC offers transportation to and from all guided trips.
From Asheville: Take I-40 West toward Knoxville, TN. Take exit 27 onto US 74 West toward Waynesville. Located 50 miles down this road. Stay on 74 West. Stay on 74, which is the left lane. Go 5 miles. On the last descent you will see a yellow caution sign on the right indicating you are entering the Nantahala Gorge. Just after the sign you will see the Nantahala River. For raft trips: Turn right across the concrete bridge spanning the river. Check-in is to the left after you cross the bridge.
From east Atlanta: Take I-85 North to I-985 North. At Gainesville, GA take 365 North to 441 North. Just past Dillsboro, NC, 441 merges with US 74. Take 74 West past all Bryson City exits. (Then follow directions from Asheville above).
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