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Nantahala River - Class
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Nantahala River
Rafting - a whitewater experience the entire family can enjoy! |
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800-408-7238 |
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The Nantahala River in
North Carolina alternates between calm spells of sparkling flatwater to
over 20 named whitewater rapids. This feisty river is a particular
favorite of families with young children. Our Nantahala rafting trips are
a full eight mile river journey through North Carolina’s most scenic
mountain terrain. |
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During the rafting
season, flotillas of brightly colored white water rafts converge on this
popular river every day. The Nantahala echoes with squeals and laughter.
Rafters get acquainted with an array of rapids such as Root Canal, The
Bump and The Isle of Dumping. |
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Rafters of all ages (as
long as they weigh at least 60 pounds) can participate in the fun of
paddling and maneuvering their own raft down the Nantahala River. Choose
from a guide-assisted trip which has a qualified guide in every second or
third raft; or go non-guided if you are confident that you don’t need any
assistance. Or, if you prefer and for a little more money, you can hire a
guide just for your raft. |
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Those who want to get closer to the whitewater action can paddle this
river in funyaks or duckies which are sporty one or two person inflatable
kayaks. |
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Our trips begin and end
at Rolling Thunder’s Nantahala rafting center which is located on Hwy. 19
West, 11 miles west of Bryson City, North Carolina. |
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We take
trips down the Nantahala River 7 days a week during the season. |
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Minimum weight requirement
for all participants is 60 lbs, a Federal law with no exceptions. |
| NANTAHALA
TRIP TIMES |
| Every day at 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. |
| After Labor Day one trip a
day at 12:30 p.m. |
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Call for preseason &
postseason rates |
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www.rollingthunderriverco.com
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NANTAHALA RATES
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May - Sept.
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Sun - Fri
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Sat*
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Group**
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| Raft with Guide |
$34 |
$37
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$32 |
| Guide Assisted |
$28
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$31
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$26 |
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Rental/Non-guided |
$18
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$21 |
$16 |
| Single Funyak |
$26
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$28
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N/A |
| Double Funyak |
$24 |
$26 |
N/A |
| Hi-Performance
Funyak |
$30
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$32
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N/A |
| Camping w/ Hot
Showers |
$9 |
$10 |
$9 |
Bunkhouse/Hostel
*Plus 10% Lodging Tax |
$12 |
$15 |
$10 |
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$8 |
$8 |
$8 |
| Booties |
$5 |
$5 |
$5 |
| Wetsuit/Bootie Combo |
$11 |
$11 |
$11 |
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The Nantahala River has “cap” days which
are limited capacity/high use days where river rafting companies are only
allowed to take a limited number of people down the river on that day.
Prices on “cap” days are $31 for guide-assisted trips and $21 for
non-guided/rental trips. |
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**Group
rates are for 10 or more people and are not offered on “cap” days,
Saturdays or holiday Sundays. For groups of more than 40 people, please
call our office for details on pricing. |
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Directions |
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From Blue Ridge, GA. Heading north
on 515 turn left on highway 60
[There will be a Country Cupboard Citgo station on your Left] Go 1 mile to
Spur 60. Turn right onto Spur 60 at the church. Drive 10 miles until the
road ends. Take a right on 64/74 and head East [This is a 4 lane]. You're
approximately 45 miles from the outpost. You will pass through Murphy and
Andrews. In Murphy, the 4 lane changes names from 64/74 to 19/74. After
Andrews 4 lanes go to 2. You will enter the Nantahala Gorge. You will
travel along the river until it is out of sight. Keep going; Rolling
Thunder will be 2 miles farther on your left. |
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