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White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing in Western North CarolinaWestern North Carolina and its adjoining states provide excellent locations for white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and other water sports.
Kayaking Trips & White Water Rafting ToursKayaking trips and white water rafting trips can be booked through any number of white water rafting companies. Most white water rafting companies, also known as white water runners, offer training at different levels to provide a most enjoyable river water experience. Children must weigh at least 60 lbs to join a river sports tour group. This is because 60lbs is the minimum safe body weight for the life jackets available.
River Sport Companies & River RunnersMany river sport companies along the rivers rent rafts for a competitive price. Canoe rentals are usually available from the same water sport companies that offer kayak rentals. Most water sport companies along the rivers of Western North Carolina of white water rafting, canoe and kayak clinics. Rates for rafting tours, kayak trips or water tubing excursions vary. Most white water runner companies offering water sport tours and trips charge from $25 to $50. Rates are cheaper for weekdays and groups in most cases. An overnight trip on the Chattooga River that includes camping out on the river and four meals will run about $125. Here is a list of a few of the white water runners in the Western North Carolina region;
Blue Ridge RaftingUS Highways 25/70 Hot Springs, NC 828-622-3544, 800-303-RAFT
Western North Carolina Outfitters Rafting12121 U.S. Highway 19 W., Bryson City, NC 828-488-6345, 800-468-7238
Nantahala Outdoor Sports Center1104 U.S. Highway 19 W., Bryson City, NC 828-488-2175, 800-232-7238
Wahoo’s Adventures3385 U.S. Highway 321, Boone, NC 828-262-5774, 800-444-RAFT |
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