Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)

800-232-7238
www.noc.com

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Rated as #1 'Vacation with a Splash' by Good Morning America and one of the 'Best Outfitters on Earth' by National Geographic Explorer, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) offers gentle to adrenaline packed rafting on seven southeastern rivers. The Southeast's most popular river, the Nantahala provides for an exciting half-day introduction to whitewater rafting. Winding eight miles through a lush gorge, the clear waters of the Nantahala offer plenty of excitement on Class II rapids before culminating in the exciting Class III Nantahala Falls. Allow 2-3 hours on the water, and 3-4 hours total. The Go Blue Ridge Card includes the guide-assisted option (guide in every third raft) which combines the thrill of captaining your own raft with the security of a professional guide nearby. The NOC provides the transportation from their center to the launch and has shower facilities and changing rooms for when you get off the river. Expand your time at NOC by trying some of their other activities which include kayaking, biking, ropes course, tennis, hiking and fly fishing, plus you can shop at the Outfitter's Store or dine near the river.

Cost without the card:

Adult $37.00, Child $37.00

Hours:

Varied departure times, confirm at time of reservation. Mid-March-October. Not valid on Saturdays during July and August.

Closed

November-Mid-March

Driving:

From Asheville: Take I-40 West toward Knoxville, TN. Take exit 27 onto US 74 West toward Waynesville. Located 50 miles down this road. Stay on 74 West. Stay on 74, which is the left lane. Go 5 miles. On the last descent you will see a yellow caution sign on the right indicating you are entering the Nantahala Gorge. Just after the sign you will see the Nantahala River. For raft trips: Turn right across the concrete bridge spanning the river. Check-in is to the left after you cross the bridge. From east Atlanta: Take I-85 North to I-985 North. At Gainesville, GA take 365 North to 441 North. Just past Dillsboro, NC, 441 merges with US 74. Take 74 West past all Bryson City exits. (Then follow directions from ** in FROM ASHEVILLE above).

Public Transportation:

NOC offers transportation to and from all guided trips.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Included guide assisted raft trip with the Go Blue Ridge Card. Go Blue Ridge Card is valid for your choice of one NOC raft trip, or one Smoky Mountain Jet Boat Ride (page 21) per day. The Go Blue Ridge Card is not accepted on Saturdays during July and August. Upgrade available to have a guide in each raft for an additional $7 paid for at time of reservation. Go Blue Ridge Card must be valid on day you take the rafting trip.

Reservation Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Reservations are required.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.