How much does it cost to go rafting on Ocoee River?
Typically the cost of of rafting trips vary due to several factors. Some factors that may impact cost include: the time of year, the day of the week, size of your party, river section or sections, trip length, and time on water. Our prices vary from $37 to $109 per person.
What class rapid is the Ocoee?
Most of the Ocoee River’s rapids are Class III with stretches of class 1 and II between rapids.
Does the Ocoee River have Class 5 rapids?
The Ocoee River has mostly Class III rapids. Only three sections are designated as Class IV. There are many Class I and Class II rapids in between that can be enjoyed by groups of beginners whether family, friends or teams. One of the best parts about river rafting is that you won’t be going solo.
How do you pronounce Ocoee River?
Ocoee River This river, which runs through Benton in Southeastern Tennessee, is correctly pronounced oh·co·weee.
Which part of the Ocoee is best?
The Upper Ocoee which starts upstream of the Middle is in a remote and beautiful canyon. The first mile of the Upper is considerable “tamer” than the remainder of the Ocoee and allows you to acclimate to rafting at a slower pace. You get used to your guide’s paddling commands and can check out the surroundings.
Is there a weight limit for rafting?
90 to 275 pounds is the weight limit for most white water river rafting companies. Though there are no laws about rafting weight limits, most companies require participants to be within this weight range. So depending on your weight, you may not be able to go river rafting.
What is the meaning of Ocoee?
wild apricot
Ocoee is a Cherokee word meaning wild apricot. The word Ocoee is Cherokee for Passiflora incarnata which is commonly known as wild apricot or maypop. The Cherokee people knew the Ocoee River gorge as the “apricot place” for all the beautiful wild apricot vines that once grew there.