WOR 2025 Guide

Date: June 28 through July 6 2025

Location: Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground

Note: Hurricane Helene severely impacted Western North Carolina in the fall of 2024. Some of our favorite WOR destinations were greatly affected. In a nutshell, that includes everything east of Sylva/Dillsboro.  (French Broad, Green, Nolichucky, Pigeon, Toe and Wilson Creek and their tributaries.) As of May 25, 2025, French Broad and Pigeon have reopened to commercial and private paddler traffic. Nolichucky is a major construction and industrial zone and, though not officially closed to private paddlers,  is not recommended. Green River is partially closed.  French Broad and Pigeon will be discussed in more depth at the First Timers Sessions on Friday and Saturday evening and at the Saturday morning meeting. Toe River is open but with changes. Wilson Creek is closed.

Check here for Helene Rivers updates.

Exercise extreme caution on your first run down these rivers and after any significant rain event. Expect rough roads and possible changes to put-ins and take-outs. Expect to see significant debris along the banks. Expect new debris in the river after any rain event. Be mindful of those living and working in the affected areas. Support the local economy. Finally, roads, highways and infrastructure were also impacted. Plan for delays and limited parking.

Current Week of Rivers 2025 Schedule is linked below. Volunteers have expended a tremendous amount of energy to put this event together. The schedule can and will probably change. Check back periodically for updated versions. Clinic registration is open.

For current information you can always look at the CCC Calendar.