Local Recreation Options

Local Recreation Options 

Andrews, NC

Whitewater Rafting

• Nantahala River (via Snowbird)
• Ocoee River (Raft One)

Mountain Biking

• Jackrabbit (Hayesville, NC)
  • Information
  • Jackrabbit map
• Tsali (Bryson City, NC)
  • Information & map
  • Rent bikes at Tsali Cycles

Hiking

• Wayah observation tower (view & print directions)
• Wesser fire tower (view & print directions)

Boating

Boats and paddleboards are available for rent at Lake’s End Restaurant (Lake Nantahala).

Trout Fishing

NC fishing license is required to fish in the area.

• Nantahala River (Topton, NC)
• Deep Creek (Bryson City, NC)
• Junaluska Creek (Andrews, NC)
• Valley River (Andrews to Murphy, NC)