Cascades & Upper Nantahala River Releases
Upper Nantahala River scheduled releases for 2021 are brought to you by our friends at American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater's work to conserve and restore whitewater across the country, and especially in the Southeast.
The Upper Nantahala is 3.1 miles of road scoutable class III+, perfect for kayakers looking to advance their skills in continuous whitewater. The Cascades are 0.7 miles of easy to lap, high-quality class IV-V whitewater.
Other 2021 River Releases:
2021 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Recreational River Releases
April 2021
Dates |
Flow / Time |
4/24 |
250cfs 10am - 4pm |
4/25 |
350cfs 10am - 4pm |
June 2021
Dates |
Flow / Time |
6/11 |
250cfs 4pm - 7pm |
July 2021
Dates |
Flow / Time |
7/9 |
250cfs 4pm - 7pm |
7/16 |
250cfs 4pm - 7pm |
August 2021
Dates |
Flow / Time |
8/6 |
250cfs 4pm - 7pm |
September 2021
Dates |
Flow / Time |
9/25 |
300cfs 10am - 5pm |
9/26 |
425cfs 10am - 3pm |
9/26 |
250cfs 3pm - 5pm |