CHEOAH RIVER RELEASE SCHEDULE 2009
The Cheoah River offers nine miles of heart pounding whitewater adventure running along US Hwy 129. Just a few minutes from the famous Tail of the Dragon and the Dragon at Deals Gap, this area is well known to motor enthusiasts for its 318 turns in 11 miles. Now the twists and turns take to the river with Class IV+ rapids. This a limited release river with the following scheduled dates for 2009
- February 21-22
- March 14-15
- April 4-5, 18-19, 25-26
- May 9-10, 16-17, 30-31
- June 20-21
- November 7-8
For more information on the Cheoah River visit the Nantahala Outdoor Center. They also offer family style rafting most of the year on the Class II-III waters of the Nantahala River.
Whitewater Rafting
Ride the Dragon and follow it with the splash of whitewater rafting on some of the Southeast’s most popular rafting rivers! Enjoy a half-day run on the Nantahala River, or “Nanty”, conveniently located on nearby Highway 19 just off US 129.
A great introduction to river running, this 8-mile stretch on the Nantahala offers mostly Class I and II rapids with a Class III finish at the Nantahala Falls. First time rafters and families can feel Read more
