Section III: Scenic Family Adventure

Chattooga III Trip Facts

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NOC's Section III trips are fully-guided and feature self-bailing rafts for a memorable wilderness experience. This stunning waterway has abundant wildlife, including herons and nesting Canada geese. Rapids on Section III are family-friendly Class II and III, right up until Bull Sluice at the end. Bull Sluice is an exciting Class IV drop that is one of the highlights of this wildereness experience.

Section III makes a great option for families with children as young as seven or eight, and for youth groups. NOC guides encourage lots of swimming and splashing through Section III's pools and jump-off rocks on hot summer days. One example is crossing the "Troll Bridge" - a line of upside down rafts spread across the river in a calm area. As you run across the "bridge" a bunch of "trolls" (our guides) do their best to knock you off into the water. A splashing good time is had by all!

Depending on water levels, you may have the option of choosing a fully-guided trip with riverside lunch, or a half-day deluxe trip that includes a riverside lunch. You may also run the river in your own Adventure Duck (one-person inflatable kayak) to see the river more up close and personal. The minimum age for duck paddlers is 13 years. Either way, a Section III river trip will imprint many memories upon your mind that are sure to last a lifetime.

Don't miss the digital photo show when you return to the Outpost. Our expert photographers capture all the smiles, so you can relive the adventure with your new friends.

Section III Ducks
When water levels are appropriate, we also offer guided duck trips on Section III. On NOC Duck Trips, you captain your own craft. Your trip leader will brief you on how to use your double-bladed paddle and maneuver through river features with ease. Best of all, YOU can determine the level of adventure by striking straight into waves or skirting gracefully around them.

Section III Rapids:

Swimmer's Rapid: Class II
8 Ball: Class III
Kick in the Butt: Class II
Houndstooth: Class II
Surprise Rapid: Class II
Bull Sluice: Class IV
Surfing Rapid: Class III
Screaming Left Turn: Class III+
Rock Jumble: Class III
Woodall Shoals: Class IV+