Nantahala River - Class II

The beautiful Nanty always has H2O so it’s time to knock off the rust in the Nantahala Gorge and get back on the water! 

Trip Leaders: 

Connie Boogaard - boogaard.connie@gmail.com

Dave Jacobs - davejacobs@gmail.com

North Carolina in spring, inside a resplendent gorge with a mountain river, is a sumptuous location whether you're a vet or a rookie paddler.  Whether you’re there to refresh your skills, learn new ones or just chill for a paddle among the flowering trees and rhododendrons. 

This river is released out of the bottom of a dam, as such it is the benchmark for chilly water.   Heard in convo: “Is it Nanty cold?”  Typically 55°.  Therefore dress for the swim.  If you don’t have drypants, a polypro base layer with your shorts over the top is preferred attire in the event of a swim. In April typically folks prefer a full dry top over a shorty.

Friday afternoon 1/2 run.  Meet up to buy passes at ERA (Endless River Adventures) @ (time tbd) 14157 U.S.19, Bryson City, NC

Saturday- buy passes at ERA, meet @Pattons put-in at the top of the gorge at 10am.   / Ditto Sunday 

Camping will be at Smokey Mountain Meadows campground . Talk to Dave to coordinate camping.   Connie may stay at a local hotel. 

AW Nanty page 

 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1101/main