Nantahala River

River · Macon County

Nantahala River

River · Macon County

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North Carolina

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Scenic river runs through national forest with rafting  

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Cris Sleightholm

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Old River road along the river is incredibly beautiful throughout the 4 seasons. I love walking it. Since last year's flooding it has been closed and that makes it nicer to walk with no traffic and few people.

Jay Ingraham

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We always use the paddle inn, Great company, a lot of fun

Earthelene Sanders

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Just passing by traveling to Murphy, NC

Isbill Tech Services

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Stop and check this place out on your way over the mountain, it is phenomenal and not to mention free other than the parking, which I think is $3.00. It wasn’t crowded and the water was up so the falls were simply amazing. You walk down the path and it takes you down the mountain to the falls. Once down there you can actually walk behind the falls and watch it fall in front of you. Great place to pass time and enjoy the beautiful country God gave us.

Gareth Gentry

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We did not raft. Lots of people and rafters. We decided to go above the traffic and fish. Nice fishing spots above the hustle and bustle. Very beautiful area.

Kylie Lockett

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Love this river! Rafted down it when I was a senior in high school for our senior trip. Now as an adult with kids I still remember the experience that I had. Hope to return again someday with my family to experience it again.

ERICK

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Fun white water rafting trip and the camp sites were good and beautiful

Stephanie Cox

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Very cool place to check out. Wish I brought a kayak or something to take down river. Great walking trail. So peaceful