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Green River

The Green River is a dam-release river that flows through the mountains of North Carolina, south of Asheville. The Green is dammed to form Lake Summit, in Tuxedo, North Carolina The river is named for its deep green color, but runs brown after heavy rains

Rafting and Boating

Different types of whitewater sports have emerged on the Green River's well known rapids including whitewater kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. Green River Adventures is a company responsible for much of the promotion of whitewater tourism and sport on the Green. The three main sections of the Green River are: The upper Green, The "Narrows" section, and the lower Green. The upper and Narrows section are kayaked frequently, and the lower green is both kayaked and tubed frequently in the summer.

Upper Green

This section of the Green River is frequently run by kayakers, as well as other types of solo boaters. With only two significant rapids (Class 3), it is considered a relatively easy section by most whitewater paddlers. This section of the Green is narrow and resembles what would be considered a creek, rather than an actual river.

Lower Green

This run is frequently by both kayakers and tubers. Many local companies promote tubing as a type of "safe" whitewater tourism on the Green. This section of the Green River is very mild compared to its counterparts and is considered relatively safe.

The Narrows

The "Narrows" section of the Green river has many qualities of a steep creek that drops between pools, and doesn't resemble many broad, slow-moving rivers in the southeast. This length of the river is considered a class V section for kayakers. Part of the reason that the "Narrows" section is so notable is because it has a downward gradient of over 100 feet per mile. While many people, mostly whitewater enthusiasts have been injured here, only two paddlers, both in kayaks have died on the Green River. This technical section of water is home to the Green River Race that is held every year.