Nolichucky River Information Sheet
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Nolichucky Express Trip - Adventure Class. No experience required. Minimum age 12 years. The same river section as the Full Day Trip but without the lunch stop. There is a guide in every raft. Our Express Trip is designed for paddlers looking for all the fun at a quicker pace. Number one choice for those on a tight schedule or budget. The run down the Nolichucky River covers about 8 1/2 miles and you will generally spend 3 to 5 hours with us (including trip, transportation, gearing up, and pre trip speech). Trips run March through October. Note: In low water situations, if in our judgement, trip cannot be run in 5 hours total time, the trip will be run on the lower section of the Nolichucky

Lower Nolichucky Trip - Family Class. No experience required. Minimum age 6 years. Relaxed family paddling on the unforgettable Nolichucky River. Enjoy the leisurely pace of the river as it winds its way in and out of the Cherokee National Forest. Perfect for a lighthearted day of fun on the water. Rafts and ducks available, depending on water level. Guides are in some but not all rafts. The run down the Nolichucky River covers between 3 to 6 miles, depending on water levels, and you will generally spend 3 to 5 hours with us (including trip, transportation, gearing up, and pre trip speech). Trips run March through October.

After exiting as directed above: Turn right onto Temple Hill Road, the first right after exiting the highway. Go of a mile (you will pass a Holiday Inn) and turn left at the Chestoa Recreation Area sign onto River Road. Go 1/4 mile and turn left crossing the bridge. Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge onto Jones Branch Road. You'll see a USA Raft sign. Continue for approximately 1 miles to USA Raft at the end of Jones Branch Road.

What to Wear:
No Cotton! (No sweatshirts, no sweatpants, no jeans)

Terms and Conditions

Equipment: You will be provided with U.S. Coast Guard approved Type V Personal Flotation Devices(Life Jackets), paddles and helmets.
Terms: Within ten days of your phone call, you must confirm your reservation with a non-refundable deposit. Half day and Express trips require a $5 per person, per day deposit with the balance due 30 days prior to the trip. Day trips require a $10 per person, per day deposit with the balance due 45 days prior to the trip. World class rivers require a $20 per person per day deposit and the balance due 60 days prior to the trip. No personal checks accepted within 30 days of scheduled trip; MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express welcome.
Cancellations: If a cancellation must be made and is given with more than 30 days notice, a refund will be granted, less the per person, non-refundable deposit. Otherwise the following schedule applies: Cancellation with 20-30 days notice - 50% refund; 10-19 days notice - 25% refund; less than 10 days notice - no refund.
Liability: Outfitter and reservations services assume no liability for personal injury or loss of equipment. You will be required to sign a personal injury and photo waiver before your trip. A copy of the waiver is available on request.
Minors: All participants under the age of 18 must have a completed release form signed by parent or legal guardian. Contact USA Raft for forms.
Consumption of alcohol or drugs is not permitted on raft trip: Intoxicated persons will be refused, without refund.
Rates: All rates are stated per person. Prices include regulatory agency fees but do not include applicable sales taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Weather: Trips go rain or shine. (You are going to get wet anyway!)
Outfitters reserve the right to move to a different section of the river or to another river for reason of safety or low water, in which case price difference will be refunded. No refund or rainchecks will be issued unless outfitter completely cancels the day's events. No cash refund.