Huntington
Hall Bed & Breakfast's
Whitewater
Rafting Sampler
River: Nantahala
Driving
time to put in from Huntington Hall B&B:
25 minutes East
Restrictions:
Must
be 60 lbs., Federal law with no exceptions
Level
of difficulty: Class I-III rapids
Trip
duration: about 2.5 hours on water
Cost
per person guided: $25-$31
Description:
A
great family river and excellent for the first-timer. Ample time to float
and relax on this exciting 8 mile trip. A guided trip is well worth
the few extra dollars, and you can avoid spending your day stuck on rocks!
The highlight is Nantahala Falls near the takeout. Lunch is great at the
Rivers End Cafe! return to top of page
River: Ocoee
Driving
time to put in from Huntington Hall B&B:
25 minutes West
Restrictions:
12
yrs. old
Level
of difficulty: Class II-IV rapids
Trip
duration: about 2.5 hours on water
Cost
per person guided: $38-$45
Description:
Site
of the 1996 Olympic Canoe & Kayak Venue. A rollercoaster ride from
the start to finish. Huge waves and large drops highlight your trip. A
guide is required and no experience is necessary. New in 1998, raft the
upper Ocoee and paddle the actual Olympic course. return
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River: Chattooga
Section III & IV
Driving
time to put in from Huntington Hall B&B:
90 minutes South East
Restrictions:
13
yrs. old
Level
of difficulty: strenuous class II-V rapids
Trip
duration: about 5 hours on water each section
Cost
per person guided: $45-$98
Description:
This
is the one they filmed Deliverance on folks! Section III is a little more
foregiving, but section IV is one of the Southeast's ultimate runs. The
Chattooga has been designated a National Wild & Scenic River and water
levels vary on a daily basis. Experience is recommended and you must be
able to hike in and out of the quarter mile protected corridor. return
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