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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Located in:
Charlemont, MA
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| At Zoar Outdoor, we create great paddling experiences! For adults, kids and families that emphasize the joy of kayaking or canoein (more...) |
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:: Nantahala Gorge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Nantahala Gorge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Nantahala River
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Nantahala Gorge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Forest Service Launch |
| Take Out: |
Nantahala Outdoor Center |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
38 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
8 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Nantahala Powerplant; 828-369-4556. |
| Good Level: |
200 cfs minimum |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Permit: |
Required for groups of 10 or more people. Available at the put-in or in advance by contacting the USFS, Wayah Ranger Deistict, Nantahala National Forest, 90 Sloan Rd., Franklin, NC 28734; 704-524-6441. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Flowing through a deep, majestic gorge, the "Nanny" offers a pleasant float with some good Class II and III rapids. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Lost Mind Campground and other developed campgrounds along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (NC), 300 miles Southwest of Raleigh |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Located between Bryson City and Andrews on US 19. Access at the Nantahala Gorge Forest Service launch area.
Take-out: US 19 follows the Nantahala for the entire run. Take-out at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, just downstream from Nantahala Falls. |
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