Nantahala

3. Power Plant to Wesser (Lower Nantahala)

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December 23, 2005

Trip Report

ReporterFoster Lander

Whirlpool Rapid is (i think) and underrated playspot. So many people flock to quarry hole(that's a nice hole too) that it's nice to have whirlpool all by myself. There is good eddy access(even though it is a whirlpool eddy).

There is also a rapid that we call Root Canal because the water flows over roots sticking out of the water on river left and creates a nice wave train. Root Canal is right after Quarry.

Nantahala Falls can also be run on the right side. Most people go to the left of the top hole- but lemme tell you, the right side of the top hole, if you know where you're going, is a smooth ride.