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The Perfect Clayton Getaway
No Smoky Mountain trip is complete without an NOC rafting adventure! Chattooga Section 3 is great for ages 8+ and offers a more “mild and scenic” rafting adventure for kids and adults to experience swimming holes, Class II-III rapids and an exciting Class IV finish at Bull Sluice. Chattooga Section IV is for ages 12+ and picks up the pace with Seven Foot Falls and culminates with the infamous Five Falls, where five adrenaline-pumping Class IV rapids follow in quick succession. Both trips feature a scenic lunch along either a beautiful stretch of river or at the base of Long Creek Falls.
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Chattooga Section III
Paddle the Wild & Scenic Chattooga River in this more moderate, but exciting section of the river. Riverside lunch included.
Distance from Atlanta: 125 Miles / 2+ Hours
Trip Distance: 12 River Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Moderate
Chattooga Section IV
Section IV of the Chattooga River is the Southeast’s most definitive whitewater rafting experience. Paddle some of the most iconic rapids like Seven-Foot Falls, Raven’s Chute Rapid, and the famous Five Falls. Riverside lunch included.
Distance from Atlanta: 125 Miles / 2+ Hours
Trip Distance: 6 River Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Moderate-Challenging
Nantahala River Rafting
The classic family friendly whitewater rafting trip on an iconic mountain river. This popular trip is perfect for families and paddlers of any skill level.
7+ Years Old
March-October
Min 60 Lbs
3 Hours Long
Guided Mountain Biking
Experience fun trails and scenic overlooks with a guided mountain biking tour on Tsali or on campus Flint Ridge Trails! Guests will receive top of the line equipment, instruction and guidance along with a trailside snack!
10+ Years Old
April-October
3-4 Hours Long
Nantahala River Guided Ducky Trip
Paddle your own adventure in an inflatable kayak alongside an NOC professionally trained guide. Great for learning new whitewater techniques and exploring the Nantahala River.
9+ Years Old
March-October
3 Hours Long
Bryson City- 500 Acres of Adventure!
About a 90 minute drive through the mountains is NOC’s 500-acre campus in Bryson City offering water and aerial adventures perfect for families, with onsite restaurants, lodging and shopping.
Adventures include a guided Nantahala River whitewater rafting trip, or aerial adventures like Mountain Top Zip Lining with 360° of the Smokies! Challenge yourself with our Zip Line Adventure Park with a ropes course and climbing wall!
Traverse the local trails with mountain bike rentals or a guided tour!