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Tag: Riffles & Pools

Water Activities · West Jefferson, North Carolina

Seven Miles on the New: A Blue Ridge Paddle Worth Waking Up For

A classic Blue Ridge float, the Seven Mile River Trip on the New River blends easy riffles with wide, glassy pools and big-sky pasture views. It’s a half-day paddle with just enough splash to keep things lively—and logistics so simple you’ll still make it to town for a post-river bite.

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