Southeastern Whitewater
Advanced rivers
True thrill seekers can find challenges on a number of rivers in the Southeast, including Section IV of the Chattooga, the Cheoah, and the Tallulah Gorge. Many of these rivers either run only after a heavy rain, or during scheduled dam releases, which may be very infrequent. It is possible to arrange a raft trip with an outfitter for some of these rivers. Private trips should only be undertaken by expert paddlers.
Bull Sluice on the Chattooga River, South Carolina
Learning the sport
White-water boating is a group activity, due to logistics and for the sake of safety. Seeking out local paddling clubs is a great way to meet like-minded people and learn more about the sport. American Whitewater (www.americanwhitewater.org) provides information on local clubs, as well as descriptions of rivers and difficulty ratings.
Nantahala Falls on the Nantahala River, North Carolina
Aliens Ledge on the Upper Ocoee River, Tennessee
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