Experience Our Nolichucky Gorge Trip
- Rates: $114
- Trip Mileage: 9 miles
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- Minimum Weight: 50 pounds
- Outpost & Meetup Location: 857 Rock Creek Road
Erwin, TN 37650 - Travel Requirements: Participants must arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled tour time.
Raft the Thrills of the Nolichucky Gorge: Discover one of the Southeast’s most scenic and exciting whitewater rafting adventures. Our Nolichucky Gorge trip features more than two dozen Class II–IV rapids as the river winds through a rugged, remote gorge surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Known for its mix of exciting rapids, stunning views, and ever-changing water levels, the Nolichucky offers an unforgettable experience for adventurous families, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
This is a fully guided experience, featuring highly trained guides, top of the line equipment, and requires active participation to ensure successful navigation. Book your trip early as space on this scenic and wild experience is limited due to USFS permitting rules and variable water levels.
Our rafting trips depart from our Erwin outpost, which is complete with changing rooms, clean restrooms, a retail store, a picnic area, and secure parking (can accommodate RVs). Conveniently located between Boone and Asheville, NC, we are less than five minutes from Interstate 26 in Erwin, TN.
How It Works
Book your trip in advance! Participants will meet at our outpost location in Erwin, TN. Our expert staff will outfit each participant and provide all the necessary gear. Our staff will then shuttle the group to and from the drop-off and pick-up locations along the Nolichucky River.
Requirements
Participants MUST be at least 12 years old AND weigh a minimum of 50 lbs to participate. An adult must accompany children.
Rafting participants must appropriately and securely fit in the life jackets provided. Our life jackets will accommodate a 52-inch chest.
What To Wear
Prepare to get wet! We recommend wearing bathing suits and quick dry or synthetic clothing versus cotton. Cotton gets cold when wet and does not dry out quickly. Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes or sandals with heel straps. NO FLIP FLOPS are allowed.
What To Bring
Only bring along personal items that you are okay with potentially losing and getting wet. We strongly discourage bringing items like wallets, keys, watches, jewelry, and cell phones on the river. We do recommend that you bring any medication you may need. Our guides will have a safe place to store medication. We also recommend bringing water bottles and sunscreen. Before you leave, you will be given a secure location to leave your vehicle keys. Valuables, dry clothing, and towels are recommended to be left in your car, which you can easily access at the end of your rafting adventure.
Operated by Osprey Whitewater LLC
