It’s amazing how much fun you can have at the Green River! Paddling, fishing, biking, climbing, hiking, birding, hunting, ziplining, you name it, you can do it here. But what are our favorite things to down here in The Cove? Read on below and keep in mind this is just our opinion which often changes like the seasons!
#5. The Gorge Zipline : The Gorge Zipline is the steepest and fastest zip line pound for pound in the USA. Featuring over 1000 feet long cables, insane rappels and swinging bridges it is a thrill seekers paradise. A must do if you’re in the area.
#4. Mountain Biking: The trailhead to 15 miles of trails in the Green River Game Lands is at the end of our driveway! These trails are steep and rugged, but if you have the skills they are some of the best kept secrets in Western NC. More beta on the trails HERE.
#3. Fishing: From the world-class trout waters of The Green River to the state record Muskie waters of Lake Adger just downstream from The Green River Ranch, there is something for every angler! Check out more information HERE on fishing the river and may all your lines be tight.
#2. Hiking/Trail Running: The sheer amount and diversity of terrain surrounding the Green River Ranch is impossible to describe. The vertical Pace Cliffs tower over the canyon, Walcott Bottoms are lush grasslands full of wildlife, Cove Creek is choked with waterfalls, the list goes on and on. We’ve been exploring this area for 20 years and are still making new discoveries! An explorer’s paradise.
#1. Whitewater Kayaking: From your first time paddling to honing the skills needed to paddle anywhere in the world the Green River has it all. The Lower Green is class I-II and great for learning. The Upper Green is class III-IV and is a great section for a paddler who is ready to take the next step in their skill progression. The middle section or more famously known as The Narrows, is world-class experts only whitewater! This section of river is where the world-famous Green Race is held each year in November. Conveniently if you have never been paddling there are some great instruction programs right here on the river. Check out H2O Dreams or Green River Adventures if you want to try the exciting sport of whitewater kayaking.
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