Gorge section — Unmaintained road access only · Green River Preserve corridor
Six miles of the most technical creek kayaking in the eastern United States — the Green River Narrows has become a world-renowned destination for expert paddlers since the 1990s. A continuous sequence of Class IV–V+ drops through a narrow gorge of Piedmont granite, culminating in the famous Gorilla rapid (Class V+). The annual Green Race draws the world's fastest creek racers each November.
Trip sections
Fishtop Access to Hwy 176 — Class IV–V+, the Narrows, 6 mi
Above Fishtop — Class III–IV, warm-up
Green River Lake to Narrows — Class II, upper river
Notable Rapids
SunshineClass V
Technical Class V with multiple moves required. One of the benchmark rapids in southeastern creek boating.
ChiefClass IV+
A powerful drop with a nasty hole on the left. Run right of center.
GorillaClass V+
The most famous single rapid in the eastern United States. A massive, violent, complex Class V+ drop. The annual Green Race finishes here. Portage is no shame.
Outfitters
Headwaters Outfitters
Green River area paddling and camping
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