Whitewater

Whitewater Facilitating access to the active, outdoor lifestyle. The U.S. Long Lines Climbing is part of the Sioux City Municipal Auditorium in downtown Sioux City.

Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage. This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside. National Whitewa

ter Center, Inc., a North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, began promoting access to the outdoors through the Whitewater brand and the Whitewater Center facility beginning in 2001. Whitewater currently programs and operates the following locations:

-Whitewater Center, a 1,300-acre outdoor center on the Catawba River outside Charlotte, NC.

-Whitewater Pisgah, located in the Pisgah National Forest of the North Carolina mountains.

-Whitewater Santee, located in the Francis Marion National Forest region of South Carolina between the Cooper and Santee Rivers.

-Whitewater Grayson, located in southwest Virginia’s Grayson Highlands. This network of locations provides accessibility to a variety of the best recreational activities within the southeastern United States, including whitewater and flatwater paddling, climbing, running, cycling, hiking, fishing, and more. Whitewater offers accommodations, instruction, guiding services, equipment, and various hospitality services to support engagement in each region. Furthermore, Whitewater programs numerous festivals, events, and competitions on a recurring basis centered around these active pursuits. In addition to the locations above, Whitewater also operates Long Lines Climbing, an indoor climbing, fitness, and yoga facility located in Sioux City, IA. The original complex, designed in 1938, has undergone a series of renovations over the last 80 years and still serves as the recreational centerpiece of Sioux City. Long Lines features 53’ climbing routes along with multiple bouldering elements. Additional programming includes yoga, summer camps, group events, and food/beverage service to create an all-encompassing experience. Whitewater’s goal of facilitation also includes the delivery of inspirational content through films, online resources, and articles to extend engagement opportunities beyond physical locations. Included in these resources is the mapping website Gravelmap, an online resource featuring hundreds of thousands of miles of gravel routes across six continents. Gravelmap communicates access opportunities in the gravel cycling space at Whitewater locations and beyond. These various forms of content allow the public to identify with the outdoors and maintain a constant connection with the benefits of active pursuits, including in-person opportunities at Whitewater locations and beyond to bring people together outside.

Bring home a piece of the High Country. The Christmas Tree Lot & Winter Market are now open.Winter at Whitewater
11/22/2025

Bring home a piece of the High Country.

The Christmas Tree Lot & Winter Market are now open.

Winter at Whitewater

Catch the action. 🏒3v3 Pond Hockey is underway as part of Winter at Whitewater.Pond Hockey // Presented by
11/21/2025

Catch the action. 🏒

3v3 Pond Hockey is underway as part of Winter at Whitewater.

Pond Hockey // Presented by

11/21/2025

(It's always) Trail Season.

Run, ride & hike the 40+ mile trail system at the Whitewater Center, all year 'round.

Winter at Whitewater

11/18/2025

Fresh ice awaits. ⛸️

The largest outdoor ice rink in the Southeast is now open.

Winter at Whitewater

Racing through the Lowcountry. On Saturday, November 15th, the Whitewater Race Series traveled down to the historic Midd...
11/17/2025

Racing through the Lowcountry.

On Saturday, November 15th, the Whitewater Race Series traveled down to the historic Middleburg property in Huger, SC to host races via bike and foot. The day kicked off as the Gravelanche Cycling Race departed Middleburg for 35, 60 or 100 mile routes around the Francis Marion National Forest. As the sun set, runners lit their headlamps for A Shot in the Dark 5K, racing through the 323 acres of the historic landmark’s wetlands and pine forests.

Learn more about Middleburg and Whitewater Race Series via link in bio.

11/12/2025

11.14.2025

11/12/2025

Highland cows bring the spirit of the high country to Winter at Whitewater.

A new fold of calves now call Whitewater’s Windfall and Bike Ranch home in the Blue Ridge Highlands region of North Carolina and Virginia. Find a few of them wintering at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte this holiday season.

Winter at Whitewater // 11.14.2025

Workin’ on our night moves. 🕺A Shot in the Dark Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
11/08/2025

Workin’ on our night moves. 🕺

A Shot in the Dark Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

11/04/2025

Play is always in season.

Winter at Whitewater returns November 14th featuring ice skating, an illuminated winter trail, night activities, a Christmas tree lot and winter pop-up market, races, events and more.

https://whitewater.org/winter-at-whitewater/

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5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC
28214

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+17043913900

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Since 2001, Whitewater has been creating opportunities to bring people together outdoors at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Whitewater Center is designed and operated as an outdoor center offering over 30 different recreational activities. Every element and activity is focused on supporting an all-encompassing experience around the outdoor lifestyle. Additionally, the Whitewater Center hosts international competitions in a variety of sports along with numerous festivals and events on a recurring basis.

The Whitewater Center is currently comprised of over 1,300 acres of protected land offering 50 miles of trail and access to the Catawba River and Long Creek. The Center’s goal is to continue to increase the size of these protected lands and promote even greater access through land acquisition and natural resource management. Whether you visit to ride 50 miles of single-track trail or simply enjoy eating a meal by the whitewater course, we are certain that you will meet new people and connect with old friends in a shared experience outside.