Calmer water rafting trips on the Lower Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy the view!
Our calmer water rafting trips on the Lower Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers offer a lower risk introduction to rafting. They are a great trip for anyone ages 4+ who is looking for a more mellow cruise through stunning scenery. Of course we will get wet, too!
Lower Nolichucky Trip: Erwin, TN. Scenic rafting trip for ages 4+, near Asheville, NC and Johnson City, TN. The Lower Nolichucky River is a perfect rafting trip first time rafters and families with younger children. The Lower Nolichucky River is a scenic half-day family rafting trip. Class 1-2, 3.
Watauga River Trip: Elizabethton, TN. Scenic rafting trip on fast moving water. The Watauga River is a perfect rafting trip for families with younger children. Ages 4+. Class 1-2, 3.
Caving Trips: Bluff City, TN. 1/2 day guided caving trip, near Johnson City and Roan Mountain, TN and the High Country in NC - Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, NC. Ages 8+. No experience is required.
More Adventurous Whitewater Rafting Trips
French Broad River: Marshall, NC. North Carolina whitewater rafting near Asheville, Black Mountain and Lake Lure, NC for ages 8+. Class 2-3. The French Broad River is the perfect first time whitewater rafting trip. ren. The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville, NC.
Nolichucky River Gorge: Erwin, TN. With 25+ class 2-4 rapids, the Nolichucky River Gorge offers thrilling whitewater rafting adventure, through stunning mountain scenery. The Nolichucky is located near Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, North Carolina and Johnson City, TN.
Which rafting trip is right for your family or group?
Family Class Trip:
Perfect for younger children and first-time rafters. Family class trips provide a more moderate, low-risk introduction to rafting for the whole family. French Broad River 1/2 day trip, French Broad River 1/2 day trip with lunch, Watauga River Family Float Trip, and Lower Nolichucky Family Float Trip).
Adventure Class Trip:
Action packed and exhilarating, our Adventure trips pick up the pace. More challenging and/or longer than our Family class trips, these rafting adventures are ideal for older children, adventurous first-timers, and experienced rafters. (French Broad Day Trip and Nolichucky River Gorge full-day trip and 1/2 day Nolichucky River Gorge Express).
