U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER

The US National Whitewater Center is the worlds largest man-made whitewater river providing exciting rafting and kayaking adventures on Class II, III, and IV rapids. USNWC is home to many different water and land activities including but not limited to whitewater kayaking and rafting, flatwater kayaking, SUP, zip-lines, adventure courses, rock climbing, mountain biking, and 14 miles of trails on nearly 400 acres. Parking cost $5. You can purchase an AllSport pass, a QuickSport pass, a CoolSport pass or a Canopy Tour pass depending on what activities your participating. The trail systems is free to hikers, runners, and mountain bikers provided you bring your own bike. Today, I hiked the 3.5 mile Lake Loop Trail that meanders around several ponds. I recommend you buy a trail map and follow the trails opposite the directional arrows so you are facing oncoming bikers. This trail is labeled moderately difficult but is easily marked and well worn out so you absolutely can't get lost. The Lake Loop Trail provides an especially scenic hike with blackberry bushes, honey suckles bushes, a cool bamboo forest, thick forest canopy, four ponds, a black snake, and a raccoon crossing the trail. The Channel Loop hugs the river around the park. It was exciting to watch the rafters and kayakers splashing down the rapids.