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TAKE A TRAIN RIDE ALONG SIDE THE BEAUTIFUL NANTAHALA RIVER ON OUR NANTAHALA GORGE EXCURSION! DEPARTING FROM BRYSON CITY, THIS 4½ HOUR ROUNDTRIP EXCURSION CARRIES YOU 44 MILES TO THE NANTAHALA GORGE AND BACK AGAIN ARRIVING AT OUR BRYSON CITY DEPOT.
Ride this excursion via Steam or Diesel locomotive power!
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala (nan-tuh-HAY-luh) River. The historic trellis bridge Fontana Trestle takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Onboard dining is available in First Class Seating and selecting from our First Class dining menu options OR you can pr e-purchase a box lunch option to make this an amazing unique moving dining experience. Arrive at our layover destination in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sightseeing!
Given the nature of railroading, durations are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Classes of Service
Adult First Class
First Class with dining features assigned seating at a dining table in a climate controlled car with large picture windows, and are served a meal by the car’s attendant. Everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day. Limited bar service available.
Premium Open Air Gondola
Premium Open Air Gondola with dining features assigned seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a roof above to protect passengers from the elements. Adults (21+) are served a meal by the car’s attendant. Everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day.
Coach Plus features a classic train decor with natural wood and sliding windows at every seat. Every section ha s stable and booth style seating allowing 4 people at a table. This is perfect for families or groups traveling together that want the convenience of their own table!
Crown Class
Crown Class features assigned seating in a climate controlled car with large picture windows. Everyone over the age of 2 years old receives a souvenir tumbler with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day! Beer and wine available.
Coach Class
Coach Class features open seating in an enclosed car, windows that can be opened for fresh air and taking photos, and are heated and have ceiling fans.
Open Air Gondola
Open Air Gondolas feature open seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a roof above to protect passengers from the elements. Add an official Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Fleece Blanket to your reservation for just $32! At 54″ x 84″ it’s the perfect size for two to keep warm during our cool mornings.
You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. See Classes of Service for the various class descriptions and pricing.
Where to Go
All departures are from the Bryson City Depot in Bryson City, NC . The entrance to the parking lot is located at:
45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
Plan on being here by 1 hour before your departure.
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The Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion Offers Some Of The Most Breathtaking Views In North Carolina
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The mountains in western North Carolina offer up some of the very best views on the east coast. And when it comes to planned excursions to experience the best of the best, you can’t beat the 4.5-hour train ride from Bryson City to deep within the Nantahala Gorge aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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Ticket prices vary depending upon the type of engine pulling the train and the class level you choose to sit in. Adult (ages 13 and over) ticket prices range from $56 to $113 per person. Tickets for children age 2-12 range from $32 to $64 per person, depending on the aforementioned parameters. And tickets for kids age 0-23 months range from free to $22 per person.
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Nantahala River Gorge Activities
Over the course of centuries, the Nantahala River carved out an eight-mile gorge so deep that many parts of it see direct sunlight for only a short time each day. The Cherokee called the gorge ‘Nantahala’ which means “Land of the Noon-day Sun.”
The Nantahala is the center of Bryson City’s most popular outdoor activities — whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, fishing, jeep tours, horseback riding, hiking and gem mines. Rafting alone lures more than 200,000 paddlers every year making it one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the Southeast. A number of rafting and kayaking outfitters offer guided and self-guided trips down the lower Nantahala’s eight-mile whitewater venue with one outfitter where you can raft with your dog (35+ lbs). . And two of those outfitters also operate zip lines and canopy tours, as well as rope courses, adventure net play for kids and kids zip lines.
A perfect combination of exciting whitewater and placid pools, the Nantahala is a great introduction to the sport of whitewater paddling. With Class II and III rapids, it’s considered a “family” river suitable for senior citizens and children — providing the kids are at least 7 years old or weigh at least 60 pounds.
But, don’t get the wrong idea. Just because the river is suitable for families doesn’t mean it’s not exciting. Just because the river is suitable for families doesn’t mean it’s not exciting; canoe and kayak Olympians often train on the Nantahala. In 2013, the Gorge was the site of the International Canoe Federation’s Freestyle World Championships. The “Championship Wave” the competitors used is open for public use.
NOTE: any private boating activity on the river requires a USFS Nantahala River Permit (available at Nantahala Outdoor Center and Endless River Adventures )
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Learn more in Lance Holland’s book, “The Nantahala River: A History and Guide”. Website
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A Dam-controlled River
Nantahala Dam was completed in 1942 creating a reservoir that was critical to the success of defense projects for World War II. The dam allowed control of water not only for power usage, but also to provide recreational activities. Today it’s part of Duke Energy.
To serve both needs, the Nantahala River takes two separate paths below the dam. One is the continuation of the Upper Nantahala river along its centuries-old path down the mountainside. The other path is controlled by Duke Energy and scheduled to provide both power and a full flow for recreation.
Power generation is year-round. But from March thru October, Duke schedules its power generation operations to provide flow releases for the Lower Nantahala’s rafting and kayaking activities. When power-generation is ‘on’, water from the lake is released into a large pipe that carries it directly from Nantahala Lake to the Duke Energy hydroelectric plant at the bottom of the mountain. Below the power plant, both stream paths converge at the rafting put-in area.
Lower Nantahala Fishing
The Nantahala has been named one of the top trout streams in the country, and rated as one of the Top 100 Trout Rivers in North America by Trout Unlimited. It’s well known for its population of large trout, primarily browns and rainbows.
The depth and flow of the Lower Nantahala is dependent on Duke Energy’s power generation schedule. When the river is turned “on” there’s a rapid rise of very swift water and anglers must share the river with kayakers and rafters. While the schedule varies from month to month, the river is generally “turned on” mid-morning and “turned off” late afternoon. The fish are accustomed to the recreational activity, however, so the fishing is not compromised.
The lower Nantahala is classified as Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters with no size limit or bait restriction and a creel limit of seven trout per day. But because this is where most of the rafting and kayaking activity occurs, the Lower Nantahala is the only stream in the state where night fishing is allowed.
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Enjoy ziplining for the whole family in the Nantahala Gorge! Soar from tree to tree with our five full canopy tours including ziplines, sky bridges, rappelling and more. Guided by 2 Rangers, your group is sure to feel safe, and have fun! Enjoy a train and canopy combo trip on the Tarzan Train! Climb aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City and ride along Fontana Lake up into the Nantahala Gorge. Continue your adventure with a fully guided zipline tour! All transportation is included in this package.
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30. Nantahala Gorge (Diesel) 10:30am 10:30 am. Mar April 2024 May 2025. Other excursions and/or events are available. Take a ride through the picturesque Nantahala Gorge on this relaxing excursion train. With an hour layover at Nantahala Outdoor Center, you will be able to experience beauty from all angles on this scenic train vacation.
The Nantahala: a Scenic Drive Plus Hiking, Fishing, and Whitewater Fun. Driving west from Bryson City on US 19/74 takes you through the Nantahala Gorge, home to premier whitewater rafting and kayaking. This is a beautiful drive right next to the water with plenty of pull-offs and picnic spots. There are a number of whitewater rafting & kayak ...
Take a train ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½ hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala River Gorge and back again arriving at our Bryson City Depot. Ride this excursion via Steam or Diesel locomotive power! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while traveling along the ...
Nantahala Gorge Excursion. Fontana View. For Reservations call 828-488-6345. TAKE A TRAIN RIDE ALONG SIDE THE BEAUTIFUL NANTAHALA RIVER ON OUR NANTAHALA GORGE EXCURSION! DEPARTING FROM BRYSON CITY, THIS 4½ HOUR ROUNDTRIP EXCURSION CARRIES YOU 44 MILES TO THE NANTAHALA GORGE AND BACK AGAIN ARRIVING AT OUR BRYSON CITY DEPOT.
Weather permitting, the Nantahala Gorge Excursion runs pretty much year-round. Ticket prices vary depending upon the type of engine pulling the train and the class level you choose to sit in. Adult (ages 13 and over) ticket prices range from $56 to $113 per person. Tickets for children age 2-12 range from $32 to $64 per person, depending on the ...
The Cherokee called the gorge 'Nantahala' which means "Land of the Noon-day Sun.". The Nantahala is the center of Bryson City's most popular outdoor activities — whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, fishing, jeep tours, horseback riding, hiking and gem mines. Rafting alone lures more than 200,000 paddlers every year making it ...
There are exciting activities for all ages and experience levels here in Nantahala Gorge. Active to easygoing adventures include: whitewater rafting and kayaking, zip lining, hiking, biking, fly fishing, horseback riding, jeep tours, gem mining, picnicking, waterfalls, and riverside trail walks. Watching paddlers play on the river is highlight ...
The 4 ½ hour round trip Nantahala River Gorge Excursion departs from the historic town of Bryson City and travels 44 miles to the scenic Nantahala River Gorge. This tour travels along a stretch of the Tuckaseegee River, goes through charming countryside, crosses Fontana Lake on a 100 foot high trestle bridge that spans almost 800 feet across ...
From your train car, wave "hello" to the rafters heading down the river at Nantahala Outdoor Center. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion stays at Nantahala Outdoor Center for an hour, which allows you to stretch your legs, get a bite to eat, and go shopping! For even more savings, book NOC's Rapid Transit package and add some adventure to your ...
This 4 ½ hour round trip excursion departs from Bryson City and travels 44 miles to the scenic Nantahala River Gorge. This trip crosses Fontana Lake on a 100 foot high Trestle Bridge that spans almost 800 feet across the Lake. It winds through the scenic western North Carolina mountains into the Nantahala Gorge.
This North Carolina Scenic Byway travels US 74 from Bryson City to Marble and takes travelers through 43 miles of the Nantahala National Forest, with 20 miles of it passing through the scenic Nantahala Gorge. The scenery through the Gorge is some of the best in the country. You'll find picnic areas and pull-offs along the river, including ...
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Wildwater Nantahala Gorge Adventure Center. See the NC Great Smoky Mountains through a truly singular perspective while hurtling through the air on Wildwater's Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours near Bryson City. Featuring the longest zip line in the Nantahala Forest, your tour offers 11 different ziplines gliding through several ecosystems.
We had a fabulous trip in August, 2021 with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! We purchased first class tickets for the Nantahala Gorge excursion. Our car, the MacNeill, was temperature controlled. The lunch was good lunch and we were given some tokens. Steve B was the host in our car and was absolutely beyond fabulous.
Nantahala Gorge Scenic Byway. Roll down the windows and breathe in the clean, fresh air that can only be found high up in the mountains. As the breeze tousles your hair, take in the spectacular views of lush forests, pristine mountain lakes and rivers, deep, verdant gorges, and miles-long views. Stop along the way for some real southern cooking ...
About. Ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad along Fontana Lake and up the Nantahala Gorge, lunch on the train included. At the top of the gorge, hop into one of our custom-outfitted Jeeps and take a 2-hour tour of the lakes and waterfalls up above. Our Jeeps have been specially modified to provide a comfortable open-air ride, and each trip ...
Steam of the Smokies Explore the Smoky Mountain on the Steam Train. Bryson City, NC, is home to the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, with its steam locomotive sure to instill a feeling of nostalgia and excite the child at heart with gentle excursions through the Smoky Mountains. The #1702 locomotive dates back to 1942, where the engine's construction was an official commissioned WWII ...
Call 828-488-6345 To Book Zipline Reservations. Ask us about combining the Nantahala Zipline with a Nantahala Rafting Trip. DETAILS: Minimum Age: 8 years Weight Requirements: 60 lbs.minimum, 250 lbs. maximum (Guests might be asked to step on a scale) Intensity Level: Moderate. No previous experience needed.
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Enjoy ziplining for the whole family in the Nantahala Gorge! Soar from tree to tree with our five full canopy tours including ziplines, sky bridges, rappelling and more. Guided by 2 Rangers, your group is sure to feel safe, and have fun! Enjoy a train and canopy combo trip on the Tarzan Train! Climb aboard […]