Does Tennessee have good white water rafting?
Ocoee Whitewater Rafting The Ocoee River in Tennessee has become the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in America with over twenty continuous rapids and many play spots for miles of endless fun and adventure. Traditionally, river-use data reported by the America Outdoors Association has ranked Tennessee’s Ocoee River the #1 most rafted river, followed by Colorado’s #2 Arkansas River, then the #3 Pigeon River.River Rat Whitewater is the closest rafting in the Smokies to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Knoxville. The pigeon river is where we adventure! This is the only whitewater rafting river in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains.
What months can you white water raft in Tennessee?
Available may through september. For the most extreme whitewater rafting trip, you can go on this smaller boat adventure. With the smaller boats, your group will hit more rapids to make your ride down the river more exciting! Injuries: whitewater rafting can lead to various injuries, including bruises, cuts, sprains, fractures, and head injuries. Participants can be thrown against rocks or other obstacles in the river or within the raft itself during turbulent sections.Rafting on certain sections of rivers is considered an extreme sport and can be fatal, while other sections are not so extreme or difficult. Rafting is also a competitive sport practiced around the world which culminates in a world rafting championship event between the participating nations.Although whitewater rafting companies may try to take every precaution to prevent injury, they still occur. There are estimates that as many as 50 people per year die in whitewater rafting accidents. This indicates that fatalities are relatively rare, but injuries are not, even on guided whitewater rafting trips.Yes, you absolutely can. Many reputable whitewater rafting outfitters, including Whitewater Voyages, offer beginner-friendly rafting trips specifically designed for non-swimmers. These trips prioritize safety, use calm river sections, and pair every guest with professional guides trained in river rescue techniques.
What month is best for white water rafting?
Typically, April through June water levels hit their prime and the rafting conditions are unbeatable allowing us access to rivers that might not be available later in the spring. Summer (June to August) If you’re new to whitewater rafting, this is the best time to get your feet wet.
Do you get wet while white water rafting?
The answer is yes. Most trips offer chances to swim in calmer areas, so getting wet is part of the fun. Please avoid wearing cotton since once wet this will just make you cold and wear quick drying materials such as poly-pro. We recommend that you bring the following attire for cold weather white water rafting: Wetsuit & Splash Jacket (rent) OR DrySuit.First, we really don’t recommend that you wear cotton. Cotton dries slowly and tends to make rafters chilly once wet (and you will get wet! Synthetic clothing, like what you wear to the gym, will make for a much more comfortable rafting experience.In the end, you’re going to get wet on any whitewater rafting adventure that you take. It’s a matter of taking measures to try and control just how wet you’ll get and how quickly you’ll be able to dry off. Always be sure to bring an extra set of dry clothes for after the adventure.