Summary

Cheoah River

Prices From	USD$ $139.00
1st Departure	01.01.0001
Provider	Wildwater Ltd.
Destination	Cheoah River
Duration	Full Day with Lunch
Challenge	Very Difficult
Avg Rating	Not Rated

The Cheoah River Gorge experience takes rafting in the southeast to the next level. The river begins with four miles of easy Class III warm up followed by five miles of intense and continuous Class IV and V whitewater. Previous rafting experience on Class III and IV whitewater within the last two years is required. Swims out of the raft can be long and difficult, self rescue skills will be necessary. Wildwater Ltd. reserves the right to remove anyone from the trip we feel is unable to meet the challenges of the trip. Release dates on this dam controlled river are very limited, typically fifteen or less per year. Minimum age is 16. Meeting Location is O'Henry's Parking on Hwy 126 North of Robbinsville, NC.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Please check-in at the O'Henry's Parking Lot at least 30 minutes prior to you departure time, you will be required to read and sign a waiver.  We are located in the heart of the Cheoah River Gorge North of Robbinsville, NC on Highway 129.  Changing rooms and parking are available.  Your towel, change of clothes and items you want to keep dry and safe should be left in your car, we will provide a place to keep your car keys while on the river.  For morning trips lunch will be riverside prior to your trip, for afternoon trips plan to arrive early for lunch prior to your trip.  At the departure time you will receive an orientation, rafting equipment and be transported to the river.  A few miles of warm-up will lead to the Class IV rafting gorge.  There are few places to stop along the river so be ready to paddle!  Overhanging branches abound, bring some sunglasses for eye protection.  At the take-out you will ride on our bus back to the O'Henry's Parking lot, your car and changing rooms.

Gear List

In warm weather; shorts or a bathing suit, T-shirt, tennis shoes or sandals with an ankle strap, allergy medications, sunscreen and glasses strap if your wear them.  A towel and a change of dry clothes for after the trip can be left in your car, we will give you a place to store your car keys off the river.  In cooler weather add "warm when wet clothing"; wool sweaters, wool socks, synthetic fleece jackets, fleece or wool hat, wetsuit booties, wetsuits, etc.  In cool weather cotton jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are NOT recommended. Better to be prepared for the worst than underdressed.  Nylon shell paddle jackets are available free of charge.  Wetsuits will be provided in the spring and fall, please provide height and weight information for sizing.

Travel Information

Activity Location O'Henry's Parking Lot , Robbinsville, NC Tapoco Road North Robbinsville, NC 28771 USA

Is This Trip For You? This trip is the most challenging commercial rafting available in the Southeast. Significant previous experience is required, there may be a swim test at the beginning of your trip. With only a few days of releases per year, opportunities to train and prepare guides and equipment are limited. Early Spring and late Fall releases increase the dangers as cold water immersion and weather challenges may play a big part in the trip. Each release day is a unique adventure. The rewards of paddling the Cheoah are huge, the challenges are real.