6 HOURS
10 MILES
AGES 12+
OLYMPIC COURSE
CLASS IV
OLYMPIC-LEVEL WHITEWATER RAFTING
INTERMEDIATE (Ages 12+) | 6 HOURS | 10 MILES | OLYMPIC SECTION | CLASS IV
If you’re a thrill seeker looking for a truly original rafting experience, the full-day Ocoee River Olympic Course Full Day experience is for you. The upper Ocoee is home of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics whitewater slalom competition course featuring back-to-back monster rapids of Godzilla and Humungous.
This 5-mile section of the river offers epic drops and big water rapids that our highly trained guides will expertly navigate - just in time for lunch! After lunch, be ready to tackle 20+ Class III & IV rapids on the Middle Ocoee for 5 more miles. It's an adventure of a lifetime and we can't wait to experience it with you!
$125.00 PER PERSON
BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE
CHALLENGING IV RAPIDS
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED GUIDES
SPLASH THROUGH THE OLYMPIC COURSE
TOP OF THE LINE EQUIPMENT
GEAR + TRANSPORT PROVIDED
PRICE PER PERSON
$125
10% TN State Park Management Fee is added to all trips on the Ocoee River
SEASON
- Mid-May through Mid-September
- Every weekend June through August
- Saturdays only in May & September
- See booking system for more information
TRIP LAUNCH TIMES
10:30AM EST
Arrive 30 minutes before your trip. Buses leave on time, no exceptions.
MEETING PLACE & TIME
10:00AM EST
Cascade Outdoors Outpost
1248 Highway 64
Ocoee, TN 37361
Ample secure & free parking available. Please click for more location details and map.
PUT IN
Ocoee Dam Number 3
TAKE OUT
Just below Ocoee Number 2 Powerhouse
GROUP SIZE
We can accommodate any group size. Maximum raft size is 6 people plus an experienced guide. Solo visitors welcome. You will be paired with other like-minded rafters for the trip.
INCLUDED
Raft
Life Jacket
Helmet
Paddle
Spray Jacket
Transportation to/from river
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Photographs
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Max. weight 265-275 Ibs per guest
Relatively Good Health
Competent Swimmer
State law requires kids to be at least 12 Years Old
Suitable for both whitewater beginners and more advanced rafters.
WHAT TO WEAR
Bathing Suit/Shorts (No bikinis!)
T-shirt
Fleece Clothing
Water Shoes or Old Sports Shoes (Flip-flops denied!)
WHAT TO BRING
Waterproof Sun Protection
Dry Clothes
Towel
Shower Supplies
Inhalers
Sunglass Retainers
Plastic Bag
Water
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Valuables
Pets
WHAT WE’LL COVER
After meeting and getting all the Waivers signed we’ll board the bus for the short journey to our start location. Next our experienced guides will deliver a full safety briefing. You’ll get all your rafting gear and have a chance to ask any questions you might have.
1
ENJOY THE SERENE WILDERNESS
Our starting point offers stunning scenery and a real sense of being in the wilderness. You won’t find too many other rafters here so you’ll have a long chance to take in the beautiful Cherokee National Forest. Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for bald eagles, black bears and wild pigs. We’ll begin with some gentle Class II rapids giving you a chance to build your team strategy for the more challenging Class V rapids ahead!
4
THE FUN’S NOT OVER YET!
After we’ve refueled, it’s time to hit the final section of the course. The middle Ocoee River section will take you through the beautiful Ocoee River Gorge. We’ll tackle Moonshot which has the best spins on the course as well as Flipper (a classic Ocoee playspot) and the longest rapid, Tablesaw! As you raft your way down you’ll become more confident working as a team and more skilled at paddling through these Class III & IV rapids.
2
OLYMPIC SPLASH
Once you’ve worked your way through some of the smaller rapids, your guide will lead you on to tackle the most intense stretch of whitewater! We’ll hit half a dozen Class III and IV rapids including Best Ledge, Callihan’s Ledge and Edge of the World. Through these rapids, your expert guide will be there to make sure you’re having a great time while going for the gold!
3
DELICIOUS RIVERSIDE LUNCH
We’ll take a well earned break to fuel up under our riverside pavilion at the Olympic Section. Fill up on our freshly prepared buffet-style homemade lunch with all the trimmings. Enjoy lunch along the bank watching all of the other rafters taking on the mighty Godzilla and Humongous!
BACK TO BASE
Once you’ve tackled all the awesome rapids we’ll get you onto dry land and transport you back to The Outpost. Here, we have hot showers for you to freshen up and you’ll be able to see the professional photos of your Cascade Outdoors trip. We also have a plenty of picnic tables where you can enjoy a post-rafting lunch and get busy planning your next tour!