Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts

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Pictured above: APEs members on the Nolichucky River. Photo by APEs member Patricia Johnson.

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Babes on the Waves Tuckasegee River Run
Jul
19
Events, Paddle Meetups

Babes on the Waves Tuckasegee River Run

It’s time for the annual “Babes On The Waves” river run! Get ready for fantastic Class II rapids on the Tuckasegee Gorge. This 5.4-mile paddle has a number exciting rapids without major consequences if you swim. We are moving this annual event from the Lower Pigeon River in 2025 due to damage from Hurricane Helene. All are welcome, including men.

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Nantahala Paddle Meetup
Sep
28
Events, Paddle Meetups

Nantahala Paddle Meetup

Get ready for a BIG WATER lap on “The Nanty” with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts! It’s 8.2 miles of Class II paddling with one Class III at the end by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that can be portaged by exiting at the beaching area.

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Lower Nolichucky Cleanup
Jan
25
Cleanups, Events

Lower Nolichucky Cleanup

  • Lower Nolichucky Takeout (Sawmill Access) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There is SIGNIFICANT trash along the Lower Noli following Hurricane Helene, and the nonprofit Nolichucky Restoration Project needs our help with cleanup. Support APEs’ home river and help clean it up so that we can once again enjoy and paddle along these beautiful banks.

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Watauga Bluffs Workday Cleanup
Jan
25
Cleanups, Events

Watauga Bluffs Workday Cleanup

  • 3511 Steam Plant Road Watauga, TN, 37694 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hurricane Helene caused considerable damage to the Watauga Bluffs. Although the Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited (OMTU) usually conducts its annual cleanup during the Tailwater Roundup in March, the severity of debris and garbage in the area has made an additional cleanup necessary this year.

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APEs Annual Winter Meeting
Jan
24
Events

APEs Annual Winter Meeting

Join us for APEs annual winter meeting. This year we will have a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite main dish and/or side dish and, if possible, a dessert for our bake-off competition. Also, gather up your gear and bring it for the annual gear swap!

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