Summary

Rental Nantahala - 2 Person Funyak

Prices From	USD$ $19.00
1st Departure	01.01.0001
Provider	Wildwater Ltd.
Destination	Nantahala River
Duration	Half Day
Challenge	Moderate
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Self Guided trip on the Nantahala in two person Inflatable Kayaks.  Wildwater provides boat, all necessary equipment and shuttle to and from the Nantahala River.  Meet at our Nantahala Rafting Center for check-in and orientation.  Full parking, changing and shower facilities included.  Wetsuits and booties are available for rental at an additional cost; nylon shell paddling jackets are free of charge.  Price is per person.

Itinerary

Day 1

Please check-in at our Nantahala Rafting Center at least 30 minutes prior to you departure time, you will be required to read and sign a waiver. We are located ten miles South of Bryson City on US Hwy 19/74. 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. At the departure time you will receive an orientation, basic instruction, rafting equipment and be transported to the river. Remember the water in the Nantahala is cold, Inflatable Kayaks are more maneuverable and fun that rafting, but they are also significantly wetter, dress appropriately. After you launch, Patton's Run will be just around the corner, remember to stay right, you are guaranteed to get wet. Another eight miles of class II and III rapids will end with a run through Nantahala Falls. It is highly recommended you stop and scout Nantahala Falls, note that this is an optional rapid, just carry your equipment downstream around the falls. The take-out is on the right shortly after the falls, stay right. Since you are setting your own pace on the river we will not know exactly when you will arrive at the take-out, you may have to wait a few minutes for your shuttle. You will ride on our bus to our Nantahala Rafting Center where your car, changing rooms, showers and gift shop will await you.

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 and wetsuits booties are available for rent all season. You are not permitted to bring coolers on your rental (Forest Service Regulation).

Travel Information

Activity Location Nantahala Rafting Center, Bryson City, NC 10345 Hwy 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 USA

Is This Trip For You? This trip is challenging and requires previous experience. Not everyone in your group has to have experience, but you should be confident in your ability to lead your group down the river. You will receive instruction prior to your launch, but we cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know. Hwy 19 does parallel the river and getting help from passing vehicles or other paddlers is possible, but as anywhere relies on peoples willingness to help. Early Spring and late Fall increases the dangers as cold water immersion and weather challenges may play part in your experience. The rewards of paddling the Nantahala on your own are big, the challenges are real.