White Water Rafting In NC - Boone NC Real Estate

White Water Rafting In NC
One of the best ways to beat the heat of summertime is to spend some time on one of our local river enjoying White Water Rafting In NC. There are a number of outfitters in the area that offer guided raft trips down one of many rivers in the area. Several mountain rivers and streams come together in this area to make it one of the best places to enjoy mountain white water rafting in North Carolina, canoeing, kayaking and tubing.

The are several major rivers in the region, which include the French Broad, the Pigeon, the Nolichucky, the Watauga and the New River. Each river is different and brings with it its own set of qualities. The French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon River create some of the largest rapids making them the choice for those looking for a more challenging whitewater trip. If you wish to try out Class III rapids or above you will want to look into rafting on one of these rivers. All of the local guide shops sponsor trips on a variety of the region’s rivers and host overnight trips in some cases.

Living in Boone NC, you’ll be close to the New River, Watauga River, and the many smaller streams that flow from these. The New River is a popular tubing river as it does not have many rapids and the pristine scenery along the banks is easily enjoyed when lazily floating down the river. Also, in Boone, a locally renowned rafting spot is Wilson’s Creek. The creek drops 85 feet per mile and gives those going down a great thrill as you raft over 5 and 10 foot ledges.

The New River and the locations throughout Ashe County near West Jefferson are also some exceptional places to enjoy canoeing. The New River is wide in most places and flows at a calm, slow pace making it perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Discover all of the great Ashe County canoeing by taking a trip to West Jefferson.

Talk to some of the friendly locals or one of the local rafting guide shops about some of the lesser known hotspots to enjoy canoeing and rafting. There are several spots located throughout the High Country that are perfect for leisurely rafting and tubing. When you live in the High Country you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and pristine mountain climate by getting out and enjoying NC hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, golfing, and even white water rafting. Come to the mountains and find your paradise today! Boone NC Real Estate boasts some of the finest Mountain View North Carolina Real Estate that the Blue Ridge Mountains NC has to offer.

Contact us if you are interested in moving to the mountains or if you are looking for NC Mountain vacation homes to enjoy seasonally. We are the experts on Boone NC Real Estate and the real estate markets across the High Country.

Rapid Classes:

Class I – Very easy. Waves small, regular. Passages clear, sandbanks, artificial difficulties like bridge piers. Riffles.
Class II – Easy. Rapids of medium difficulty, with passages clear and wide. Low ledges.
Class III – Medium. Waves numerous, high, irregular. Rocks, eddies. Rapids with passages that are clear though narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering. Inspection usually needed.
Class IV – Difficult. Long rapids. Waves powerful, irregular. Dangerous rocks, boiling eddies. Passages difficult to reconnoiter. Inspection mandatory first time. Powerful and precise maneuvering required.
Class V – Very difficult. Extremely tough, long and very violent rapids, following each other almost without interruption. River bed extremely obstructed. Big drops, violent current, very steep gradient. Reconnoitering essential but difficult.
Class VI – Extraordinarily difficult. Difficulties of class V carried to extremes of navigability. Nearly impossible and very dangerous. For teams of experts only, at favorable water levels and after close study with all precautions.

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