The Carnage Small boat. Big water. No chill.
An amped-up Challenge in a smaller, lighter "ninja" raft that carries four guests and a senior guide. Smaller boats feel every wave, and your guide will try to surf everything the river offers.
Updated · Independent guide, not the outfitter
The Carnage is the most extreme guided raft trip in Columbus, GA: the Challenge's high-water Class V run in a small "ninja" raft carrying four guests and a senior guide, who tries to surf every wave. It lasts about 2.5 hours on the water and requires guests to be 12 or older.
What you will run
Maximum
Cutbait
The legendary Class V at the old Eagle & Phenix dam site. In a ninja raft it feels twice as big.
Surf spots
Good Wave, Great Wave, Workout and others: the small raft can surf features a big raft cannot.
Waveshaper
Fast, powerful, and a lot more exciting at eye level in a smaller boat.
Rapid difficulty on this course changes with dam releases. See each feature at low and high water on the rapid map.
Who it is for
- Experienced rafters and repeat Challenge guests
- Small crews of four who want the boat to themselves
- Adrenaline junkies who are comfortable swimming
What to wear & bring
- Quick-dry clothes or a swimsuit. Skip cotton, it stays cold and heavy.
- Shoes that stay on: water shoes, sandals with a heel strap, or old sneakers. No flip-flops.
- Leave valuables in the car. Small lockers are available to rent at the outfitter.
- Cold months: wetsuits and splash jackets are provided free.
Common questions
What is a ninja raft?
Carnage or Challenge?
Do I need experience for the Carnage?
Can a group book a whole Carnage raft?
Keep planning
Grab your date on the river
Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but holidays and summer weekends fill up. Reserve ahead to guarantee your spot.