Week of Rivers (North Carolina)

Week of Rivers is an annual event hosted by the Carolina Canoe Club.  The event takes place at Smoky Mountain Meadows campground near Bryson City, North Carolina.  Attendees are required to join the Carolina Canoe Club for about $20.  The event is located near the Nantahala River and the Nantahala Outdoor Center.  There are opportunities to paddle rivers of varying difficulty, from class 1 - 5, which makes the event very beginner friendly.  In fact, most of the rivers near the campground, including the Nantahala, Hiawassee, and Tuckaseegee, are similar in difficulty to the Lehigh River.  Advanced paddlers will also find plenty to do with the Ocoee, Tellico, Chattooga, Nolichucky and others within a few hours drive of camp.  

The event starts each morning with a meeting at the pavilion where various trip leaders announce trips to different rivers.  This is where beginners, or anyone new to the area, get the opportunity to meet new people and paddle rivers that are within their skill level with someone who knows the area.  Additionally, training courses are always available at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.  

Attendees should bring a pool toy to ride down Nantahala Falls at the annual event!

Jere Downs is organizing camping this year she can be reached at 502-376-2352 or on Whatsapp or Facebook.  

Joe Cunningham is co-organizer his number is 267-912-1586 and is also on Whatsapp and Facebook.

https://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/content/week-rivers/