Multiple Dates
2023 Upper Cascades Releases
Description
2023 Upper Cascades scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country, especially in the Southeast. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here.
Several times a year, Duke Energy creates more forceful water releases in our section of the Nantahala River where kayakers like to paddle and bring onlookers to watch.
April
| Dates | Flow / Time |
|---|---|
| 4/22 | 250 CFS / 10am - 4pm |
| 4/23 | 350 CFS / 10am - 4pm |
June
| Dates | Flow / Time |
|---|---|
| 6/16 | 250 CFS / 4pm - 7pm |
| 6/29 | 250 CFS / 4pm - 7pm |
July
| Dates | Flow / Time |
|---|---|
| 7/6 | 250 CFS / 4pm - 7pm |
August
| Dates | Flow / Time |
|---|---|
| 8/4 | 250 CFS / 4pm - 7pm |
September
| Dates | Flow / Time |
|---|---|
| 9/23 | 300 CFS / 10am - 5pm |
| 9/24 | 425 CFS / 10am - 3pm & 250 3pm - 5pm |
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