New Canyon Activities to Launch at Whitewater Center on September 1st
On September 1st, visitors to the Whitewater Center can enjoy brand-new canyon activities. These are ropes course–based. A ropes course is an activity built into the trees or made of utility poles that traverse obstacles of varying difficulty. Participants wear harnesses and are attached to safety lines throughout the course. Experience cargo nets, obstacles, suspended platforms, and rope bridges as you traverse through the forest and over the rapids.
New Canyon Activities at Whitewater Center
What to Expect
Suspension Bridges Traverse the Canyon, spanning 700 ft. and heights of up to 80 ft. in the air, provides access to the North and South Rim ziplines. Difficulty: Difficult Qualifiers: All Ages
Adventure Course Beginner course with a series of platforms, obstacles, and cargo net features. Difficulty: Difficult to More Difficulty, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Canyon Spur The most physically demanding of all ropes courses at the Whitewater Center, with pull-ups and tight rope elements built into the course. Difficulty: More Difficulty to Most Difficult, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Ridge Traverse Choose your adventure with Ridge Traverse. Move between nearly 20 platforms with both beginner and intermediate options. Difficulty: Difficult to More Difficulty, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Ridge Course Beginner course with a series of platforms, obstacles, and cargo net features. Difficulty: Difficult, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Ridge Low Ropes Challenge Beginner course with a series of platforms, obstacles, and cargo net features. Difficulty: Difficult to More Difficulty, Qualifiers: 5 years old
River Course Multiple rope elements are located above the rapids of the Wilderness Channel. Difficulty: More Difficulty to Most Difficult, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Triple Track Navigate 15 platforms and multiple elevations within Hawk Island. Difficulty: Difficult, More Difficulty, Most Difficult, Qualifiers: 45 to 265 pounds
Obstacle Challenge Low rope elements suit all experience levels with cargo nets, rope climbs, and wall traverses. Difficulty: Difficult to More Difficulty, Qualifiers: 5 years old
Where to Check In
River Course and Triple Track: Hawk Island
Adventure Course, Canyon Spur, Ridge Traverse, Ridge Course, and Ridge Challenge: Ridge/Canyon
Obstacle Challenge: North Main Trailhead
What to Wear
Secured, closed-toe shoes are required. Guests must wear a shirt with their midriff covered and shorts or pants. Skirts and dresses are not permitted. USNWC will provide all necessary technical equipment for the experience.
Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
Charlotte, NC
704-391-3900
