Name: NANTAHALA and TUCKASEGEE RIVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ADVENTURES
Start: 2024-05-24T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-27T12:00:00-05:00

WE WILL BE CAMPING AT SMOKEY MEADOWS CAMPGROUND...
155 East Alarka Rd. Bryson NC.

***YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK YOUR OWN CAMPSITE FOR THIS TRIP!!!!! This is different from past trips. Too many people are signing up and not showing up which makes it very difficult to reserve camping sites for everyone.***

This trip is for experienced paddlers only for both rivers. Both are dam released. Both rivers are Class II and the Nantahala River has a Class III falls at the end seen in the above image.

**Saturday** is the Tuckasegee in the morning and tubing at Deep Creek for those who want to do this on Saturday afternoon. Sunday is the Nantahala River

Please direct all questions to Nick Winn who is helping Susan lead this trip. Nick's cell phone is 615-499-9521 if you need to call or text. Almost no cell service at the campground. If Nick is not available, Marylou will also be willing to answer your questions.

**Sunday**: leave campground at 9:00am to go to NOC at 13078 US-19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 to arrive by 9:30 (reserve your boat with NOC for 10:15am). Put in is at the Nantahala River Launch Site off HWY 1310 (Wayah Rd) up river from NOC.

We will be stopping for lunch for a place that serves pizza along the Nantahala River that in the past only accepts cash. So plan on bringing cash for this on Saturday.

**Saturday**: leave campground around 9am and go to put in at Dillsboro Picnic Park in Dillsboro, NC off HWY US 441S (Google Maps). Take out is Barkers Creek River Access, Jackson County, NC Tuckasegee River (Google Maps).

**If needing a SOT kayak or Duckie for either river, cost is $40 per day and Nick will collect this money for Susan. Please note your request in comments below. Money must be paid in advance by May 22nd for boat rentals.**

For the tubing at Deep Creek on Saturday afternoon, we are planning on using our own inner tubes to save time and so we don't have to worry about the return deadline. Please purchase one if you want to go. Many stores have these. Walmart is one option. Directions: Deep Creek Falls and Trail Parking (Google Maps) for directions to parking for tubing.

Susan has asked Nick to lead the group down the Nantahala River this year. If you are using a SOT kayak on the Nantahala River, please be prepared. Helmets are required. Neoprene outer wear is highly recommended. Paddles leashes are a good idea if you fall out of your kayak. Always hang on to your paddle and if the paddle is connected to your kayak, your kayak will not go down the river without you.

If you are driving for the first time, check your route. Avoid highway 129 next to the Smokey National Park if you do not like curvy roads. It is known as the "Trail of the Dragon" and is one of the curviest roads in the US. Some enjoy it, some avoid it. Lots of sports cars and motorcycles drive really fast on it.

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