Raft the Nantahala (Nantahala Gorge)

// March 16th, 2009 // Asheville River

To get a sample of Western NC’s world class whitewater we suggest heading out to the Nantahala River in the Bryson City area. Paddle eight miles of class II whitewater through a steep, narrow mountain gorge. This classic rafting trip ends with the unnerving class III Nantahala Falls.

Directions from Asheville to NOC Outpost: Take I-40 W to Exit 27 onto US 74 W for about 50 miles. Eight miles west of Bryson City, the highway will split into two 2-lane roads. Stay on 74, which is the left lane. Go another 5 miles and you will see the Nantahala River, and NOC’s Nantahala Outpost.