NANTAHALA RAFTING TRIPS - 2010
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, JULY 11 and AUGUST 15

We have three Nantahala raft trips planned for this summer. This is a great outing for families and people of all ages with one caveat: you must weigh at least 60 pounds to raft on the Nantahala (hypothermia is the concern). Here's the rafting day plan:

• 7:00 AM- 7:15 AM Meet at the parking lot on 291 at the foot of the Bob Jones pedestrian footbridge. Sign In and Pay $14.00 for rafting*. Set up carpools.
  
  
• 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast at Hardee's of Travelers Rest (2nd chance for oversleepers)
  
  
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM meet at Brookside Campgrounds (map will be provided).
  
  
  Brookside has dressing rooms, a few sundries, parking, and picnic tables. You can leave your clothes, food, and everything else you don't need on the river in your car at the campground. Brookside people will take us and the rafts to the Nantahala launch area, and pick us up at the take-out about 8 miles and 2-1/2 hours later. Back at the campground we'll put on our dry clothes and have a picnic before we start home.
  
  
• Bring tennis shoes (or neoprene booties) and clothes you don't mind getting wet to wear on the river. We recommend you wear a swimsuit and a tee shirt and bring along some extra warmth in case you need it. The water is cold, so you may want to wear wool socks and a windbreaker. Blue jeans are not recommended. Synthetic fabrics are best. Bring a towel, plastic bag for wet clothes, sunscreen, snacks, and a picnic lunch. Make sure you have dry clothes for the trip home.
  
  
• We'll be back in Greenville by early evening (7:00-8:00 p.m.).
  
  
• Call Merridee Harper (h.235-5858 w.286-2367) or Hal Smith (h. 244-9322) for reservations or if you have any questions.

* RAFT + EQUIP: Standard Rafting $14.00 per person
or
* FUNYAKS + EQUIP: Single $27.00 Double $40.00
or
* BRING YOUR OWN: FREE