Franklin, North Carolina
Whitewater Rafting

Experience one of America's most popular whitewater runs as you get the blood flowing with a day of fun on the Nantahala River.

The river offers rafting opportunities through family friendly rapids that are mild but exciting. The rafting experience features eight miles of practice on easy Class II rapids before splashing through the exciting Class III whitewater of Nantahala Falls. Along the way you'll likely see Olympic hopefuls training for kayaking.

What a great perspective to take in the beauty of the mountains as you rush along the Nanthala River. You'll discover world-class guides and instruction to make sure you have a safe day of fun in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Directions:

From Franklin follow the winding and picturesque Highway 28. Follow to US 19/74 and turn left. Follow to the Nantahala Gorge.

About the Nantahala River:

The word "Nantahala" comes from the Cherokee language and means "Land of the Noonday Sun." The river runs through a narrow and steep gorge where in some areas the sun only reaches the ground when it is directly overhead during the middle of the day.

In addition the Nantahala River is a very popular trout fishing destination. North Carolina Game and Fish has named the Nantahala River one of North Carolina's ten best trout streams. It has also been touted as a Top 100 trout stream by Trout Unlimited.