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 Whitewater
Rafting in North Carolina
Looking for a little bit of excitement
during your Boone
Vacation? In Boone North Carolina and the
surrounding High Country Mountains towns, there
are several professional NC Whitewater
Rafting guide shops that offer
guided North Carolina White Water Rafting trips
on the rivers
and tributaries in the area. Our
Hotels in Boone North Carolina are
convenient to all of the local NC Rafting guides
in Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk as well as
the other major Boone NC Attractions.
Learn more about the NC Whitewater Rafting
rivers in the area and plan a North Carolina
White Water Rafting trip today!
 The Watauga River and the South Fork of the New
River flow through the resort town of Boone
North Carolina. Creating excellent Rafting in NC
spots, each river has calm and mild rapids that
are also perfect for canoeing and tubing. In
fact, the New River is quite popular for tubing
in the summer, and visitors often buy rafts
and tubes at convenience stores in the area and
head over to the river without a guide. If you
choose to take a self-guided tour of the New
River, make sure
you practice proper safety precautions.
Bolder, larger rapids are a short
drive away on the Watauga River in East
Tennessee near the Wilbur Dam. Many of the
local NC Whitewater Rafting guides
in Boone North Carolina offer Rafting in NC
trips on the Watauga as this area has a
few Class II and Class III rapids. What exactly
are Class II and Class III rapids? All of the
rapids on the North Carolina White Water Rafting
rivers are classified according to their energy,
shape, and predictability of the waves. Below is
the International Rapid Rating Scale chart to
help define the types of waves and rapids found
on a North Carolina White Water Rafting trip.
Class II and Class III rapids are appropriate
for families with children or beginners. While
most of the rivers in Boone only have short,
small rapids, there are other North Carolina and
Tennessee rivers perfect for those that want to
experience a Class IV rapid. Most of the
North Carolina White Water Rafting guide
companies in the area offer trips on both the Nolichucky and French Broad rivers where
strong rapids and technically challenging
sections await the experienced kayaker or
rafter.
White Water Rafting in North Carolina is just
one of the many exciting outdoor activities
available during your Boone Vacation. Learn more about
other things to do like Boone NC Golf,
Boone Hiking, Boone Fishing,
and Horseback Riding in Boone NC. Our
Hotels in Boone North Carolina are located in the heart of the High Country Mountains
and are convenient to Attractions in Boone NC like
Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, Horn in the
West,
Appalachian State University, and so much
more. Explore our different hotels to find the
perfect Lodging in Boone NC for you and
your group, and book your trip today!
 International Rapid Rating Scale
Class I: Easy. Fast moving water with riffles
and small waves. Few obstructions, all obstacles
are obvious and easily missed with little
training.
Class II: Novice. Straightforward rapids with
wide, clear channels which are evident without
scouting. Occasional maneuvering may be
required. Rocks and medium sized waves are
easily missed.
Class III: Intermediate. Rapids with moderate,
irregular waves that may be difficult. Complex
maneuvers in fast current and good boat control
in tight passages or around ledges are often
required; large waves may be present but are
easily avoided. Strong eddies and powerful
current effects can be found, particularly on
large-volume rivers.
Class IV: Advanced. Intense, powerful but
predictable rapids requiring precise boat
handling in turbulent water. Depending on the
character of the river, it may feature large
unavoidable waves and holes or constricted
passages demanding fast maneuvers under
pressure.
Class V: Expert. Extremely long, obstructed, or
very violent rapids. Drops may contain large,
unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested
chutes with complex, demanding routes. Rapids
may continue for long distances between pools,
demanding a high level of fitness. What eddies
exist may be small, turbulent, or difficult to
reach. At the high end of the scale, several of
these factors may be combined.
Class VI: These runs often exemplify the
extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and
danger. The consequences of errors are very
severe and rescue may be impossible. For teams
of experts only, at favorable water levels,
after close personal inspection and taking all
precautions.
If you have any questions or would like more
information, please contact us by
email, or use our online
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