Experience Our Lower Nolichucky Tour
Duration
4-5 Hours
Ages
7+
Raft the thrills of the Lower Nolichucky: The Lower Nolichucky River offers an exciting and scenic adventure that is perfect for families, first-time rafters, and experienced paddlers alike. We offer fully guided tours with an experienced guide on every raft, utilizing new equipment and staffing some of the most skilled guides in the Southeast.
This excursion spans five and a half miles down the wild Nolichucky River and includes nearly a dozen class II and III rapids. Our trips depart from our Erwin outpost, which is complete with changing rooms, clean restrooms, a picnic area, a retail store, and secure parking that accommodates RVs. Conveniently situated between the High Country and Asheville, NC, we are less than five minutes from Interstate 26.
The Lower Nolichucky River is a natural-flow river, meaning it has warmer water compared to nearby dam-controlled waterways. This rafting adventure includes swimming holes, sandy beaches, and plenty of rapids to keep your group entertained! You’ll often see eagles, otters, herons, and ospreys, all of which indicate excellent water quality.
Currently, we are the exclusive outfitter for this stretch of the river, so be sure to book your spot today and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Let Hawksnest show you why we stand out from the competition!
- Rates: Adult $69 / Youth $59
- Trip Mileage: 5.5 miles
- Duration: 2.5 – 3.5 hours
- Minimum Age: 5 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 trip time.
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 5 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
