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Nolichucky River Family Whitewater Rafting - The Lower Nolichucky
Cherokee Adventures
from $57, 2 days
A relaxing trip down the Nolichucky River, perfect for the family and gentle enough for the younger children. ...
Nolichucky River Whitewater Rafting - The Upper Nolichucky
Cherokee Adventures
from $68, 2 days
The Upper Nolichucky is one of the wildest and most scenic rivers in the Southeast - exciting and challenging! ...

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Attractions

Nolichucky River Gorge

Good For Paddling

Cherokee National Forest (TN) and Pisgah National Forest (NC)

Description: The Nolichucky River Gorge stretches for 110 miles and offers Class I-IV whitewater. ... Read More

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Cherokee National Forest

Description: Ocoee River Gorge is a popular whitewater rafting destination. More than 200,000 water enthusiasts visit the four-and-a-half-mile Ocoee whitewater rafting area each year.... Read More

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