Snorkeling the Tuckasegee River
Join WATR, MountainTrue, Mainspring Conservation Trust, and NC Wildlife Resources Commission to learn about the new Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail. We are excited to share a series of publicly accessible snorkel sites nestled in the mountain rivers of North Carolina. Immerse yourself in our local waterways. and discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with brilliantly colored fishes.
Snorkel with a biologist to discover the fish and other wildlife that call the Tuckasegee River home.
Bring a snorkel and a mask or swim goggles. A limited number of snorkels will be available to use. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us!
Kick Off of Events – Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail
FEATURING FREE GUIDED SNORKELING W/. LIMITED GEAR AVAILABLE – BYO GEAR IF POSSIBLE
RSVP for the events by sending an email here: blueridgesnorkeltrail@gmail.com
Little Tennessee River – Wednesday 8/2 – 1:00pm
Queen Branch Preserve, Mainspring Conservation Trust
NC 28 and Queen Branch Rd
Catawba River – Wednesday 8/2 – 2:00pm
Marion Greenway, Sam Phillips Dr
East Prong Roaring River – Friday 8/4 – 1:00-3:00pm
Stone Mountain State Park
Parking lot on Stone Mountain Rd, 0.5 mile north of
Longbottom Rd
Tuckasegee River – Tuesday 8/8 – 2:00pm
East LaPorte River Access Park
State Rte 107, Cullowhee, NC
Tuckasegee River – Saturday 8/26 – 10:00am
Bryson City Island Park
213 Bryson St., Bryson City, NC
