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Nolichucky, United State (eastern)
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Nickname: the Noli
Eastern Tennessee
USDA Forest Service
Unaka Ranger District
Cherokee National Forest
Erwin, Tennessee 37650
+1 423 743 4452
+1 423 743 0322 (fax)
Length of trip
11.5 miles in 7 hours (takes less time when the water is high)
Season
Late March through early July. The rafting is better early in the season, when
the higher water rivals that of any river in the East
Weather
While early spring and late fall are often chilly (30-65F) and wet, late spring
and summer bring heat (70-85F) and humidity to the southern Appalachians.
Densely forested mountains and valleys shade the Nolichucky in summer, when
rainstorms are frequent.
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Location: about 90 miles east of Knoxville
Boats: Kayaks, paddle rafts
Rapids: Class III and IV. Cool, clear water can turn muddy after a rainstorm
Lodging: Campgrounds on the river at the take-out near Erwin, as well as hotels
in Erwin and nearby Johnson City
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attractions
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Special features:
The free-flowing Nolichucky slices through one of the Southeast's deeper, more
majestic gorges; old-growth forest covers the steep, craggy cliffs. Several
cascading waterfalls and house-size boulders along the way
Wildflowers in spring
Lovely autumn colors
White-tailed deer, black bears, great blue herons, egrets, ducks, ospreys, bald
eagles, golden eagles. Good fishing for smallmouth bass and trout (brown,
rainbow)
Solitude
Great rafting for novice to advanced river runners. Rivals Section 4 of the
Chattooga in difficulty
Nearby excursions:
Pisgah National Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Appalachian Trail
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