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- Chattooga River - the premier whitewater river of the area. Section II is mostly Class II rapids and is good for beginners. Sections III and IV contain Class III and IV rapids and are for the more hardy and experienced. Section III was hard on me last summer in my kayak...need to work on that "bomb proof" roll in the river. Three good guide services are available (Wildwater LTD, Southeastern Expeditions, and Nantahala Outdoor Center). I tried a Section IV trip with a guide service (I'm not completely crazy) and had a great time.
Me Running Big Shoals on Section II
- Nantahala River - Farther away (close to Bryson City, NC) but great if you like to paddle your own boat and not worry about being killed (I ran it in my kayak last summer...I lived). The Nantahala is mostly Class II but has some nice standing waves. You can rent boats from local outfitters (I prefer Nantahala Outdoor Center due to their location). The water is clear and relatively cold for the area (it is hydro feed and the water comes off the bottom of the lake). It is a good idea to call ahead and reserve a boat and make sure that the hydro station is running.
12:58 - 2008-Sep-23 -
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