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re: Whitewater rafting. The Ocoee or Chatooga?
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:45 pm to cbtullis
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:45 pm to cbtullis
I've never rafted the Ocoee, but have Kayaked it twice. You'll have a blast. It never really lets up, but short of a freak occurrence or being an idiot, it's pretty friendly. The Chattooga has a class 4+ or two though, so if potential life ending danger is your thing, take the Chattooga and run section 4 - Bull Sluice is no joke at high water.
This post was edited on 6/4/17 at 6:48 pm
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Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:46 pm to cbtullis
Ocoee is my fav. Hiwassee is not bad either, more calm if you have little to no exprience.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:46 pm to cbtullis
Both rivers are great.
If you're looking for a one day trip, the Ocoee has bigger water and is the more ferocious river.
If you can do overnight trips, then go with the Chatooga. The Chatooga also has lots of side activities such as jumping off rocks or body surfing rapids.
If you're looking for a one day trip, the Ocoee has bigger water and is the more ferocious river.
If you can do overnight trips, then go with the Chatooga. The Chatooga also has lots of side activities such as jumping off rocks or body surfing rapids.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:50 pm to cbtullis
I've done the Ocoee 3 times. Had a blast all 3 times. A lot of non stop action.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:53 pm to AUsteriskPride
Here's the Ocoee put in:
As you can see, once you get in the boat, you're committed to it.
In the middle of the river, there's a temporary keeper hole, but you want to go river left, so you have to make you way across quickly enough to not fall in.
As you can see, once you get in the boat, you're committed to it.
In the middle of the river, there's a temporary keeper hole, but you want to go river left, so you have to make you way across quickly enough to not fall in.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 6:58 pm to AUsteriskPride
Also, if you have any kayaking skills about you, you've got to do the Chairlift section of Little River Canyon in Alabama. It's an amazing float. I know people here love to hate on Alabama, but Little River is a gem of a river.
This post was edited on 6/4/17 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 6/4/17 at 7:01 pm to AUsteriskPride
I live in Alpharetta, little north of Atlanta, I'm looking to go on a guided trip in a raft in couple weeks.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 7:13 pm to cbtullis
Back when I lived in Athens I did the Ocoee. Great conditions for sure. Never did the Chatuge.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 5:09 pm to cbtullis
Sorry...just saw this. I've done both. The Ocoee is awesome...but didn't compere to the Chattooga.
You won't be disappointed in either one. There were more outfitters on the Ocoee...and it isn't quite as remote as the Chattooga.
You won't be disappointed in either one. There were more outfitters on the Ocoee...and it isn't quite as remote as the Chattooga.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 5:23 pm to Bruco
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Upper Gauley (WV)
What he said
Posted on 6/6/17 at 5:43 pm to cbtullis
Ocoee looked pretty dangerous to me.
The Hiwassee is the correct answer.
The Hiwassee is the correct answer.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 5:54 pm to cbtullis
Done both... The section of the Chatooga with the 4s and 5s is awesome and better than the Ocoee. But for an all day trip the Ocoee is maybe just a little more consistent entertainment. If I could do it again I would definitely do the Chatooga section with the big water. In fact we did that section twice on two half days and then went to the Ocoee... You can't go wrong...
Posted on 6/6/17 at 6:08 pm to Fred Farkle
Did a class 4 in Costa Rica and almost died. Would not advise if river is high and you're inexperienced.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 6:10 pm to cbtullis
Chatooga- Hands Down !!
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:07 pm to cbtullis
Ocoee
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:36 pm to Spasweezy
I've kayaked both may times and the ocoee is much more action packed. It maxes out at class 3, but it's solid class 3 the whole way. The ocoee is also dam released, so it's very Consistent. The Chattooga is great, much more picturesque - it's a wild and scenic river. It's also dependent on river levels. So in late summer you could be dragging down. The end of section 4 is class 4 but the entire river can be 5 in certain flow rates.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 7:42 pm to CidCock
Look at all the Ocoee sissies afraid of getting Bobbied.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:23 pm to LongueCarabine
Ocoee will be more convenient and consistent while the Chatooga, (section IV) will be more remote and difficult. The five falls rapids on section IV are no joke and have killed many folks.
Middle Ocoee will be more action packed w/ more rapids while Section IV could kill your arse. Really nothing on Ocoee to worry about.
Middle Ocoee will be more action packed w/ more rapids while Section IV could kill your arse. Really nothing on Ocoee to worry about.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:50 pm to cbtullis
Both are really nice..
Do the Ocoee Olympic section....
Chatooga has better drops, but unfortunately, NC laws makes the groups stop and put safety lines out on some of the rapids....
This drop on the Chatooga seemed like it was 10 feet...
Go with Wild Water charters...
Do the Ocoee Olympic section....
Chatooga has better drops, but unfortunately, NC laws makes the groups stop and put safety lines out on some of the rapids....
This drop on the Chatooga seemed like it was 10 feet...
Go with Wild Water charters...
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:13 am to cbtullis
I've run the Chatooga, Ocoee, Nantahala, and I guess if you want to count it, the Saluda here in Cola.
It honestly depends on what you're looking for. If you want non-stop small, but still fun rapids, I'd say Ocoee. Be prepared for it to be crowded though.
If you want a beautiful day trip where you'll more than likely not run across any other people, like a bit of a break between rapids, and run large Class IV-V rapids that can and will kill you if you don't know what you're doing, Chatooga all day long.
Just got done running Section IV of the Chatooga again this past Memorial Day weekend. Awesome trip as usual.
Like the poster above me, I also highly recommend Wildwater if you're going with an Outfitter for the Chatooga.
It honestly depends on what you're looking for. If you want non-stop small, but still fun rapids, I'd say Ocoee. Be prepared for it to be crowded though.
If you want a beautiful day trip where you'll more than likely not run across any other people, like a bit of a break between rapids, and run large Class IV-V rapids that can and will kill you if you don't know what you're doing, Chatooga all day long.
Just got done running Section IV of the Chatooga again this past Memorial Day weekend. Awesome trip as usual.
Like the poster above me, I also highly recommend Wildwater if you're going with an Outfitter for the Chatooga.
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