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The USNWC pumps 12 million gallons through concrete channels 20 minutes from uptown — raft the recirculating Class II–IV rapids, zip line over the channels, climb the 45-ft Deep Water Solo wall (fall = splash), mountain-bike or flatwater-paddle the Catawba. Everything is activity-pass based; it's an official Olympic training site.
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 Adventure groups — world's largest man-made whitewater, rafting, ziplines and climbing.
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Suggested time
3–5 hours
Best time
Warm-season mornings; evenings for the zip tours
Official website
usnwc.org ↗Must-see spots
- Olympic rafting channels
- Deep Water Solo wall
- Zipline over rapids
- 40+ miles of trails
Suggested itinerary · Adventure half-day
Know before you go
- Raft the channel that trains Olympians — guides steer, the group paddles.
- Deep Water Solo climbing: no ropes, the pool is the crash pad.
- The zip tour crosses the whitewater channels mid-rapid.
Tips for group trips
- Group packages start at 10 — the 'Group Raft' option puts 8–9 people plus a guide per raft.
- Coach drop at the main entrance; massive on-site parking.
- Book ahead for rafting slots; the climbing/zipline side needs no reservation.
Frequently asked questions
How much?
Activity passes ~$70/day including most activities; rafting books as a group add-on.
Experience needed?
No — rafting is guide-led and the entry rapids are Class II; life jackets included.
Bus parking?
Large on-site lots handle coaches.
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