North Toe River · Bakersville, North Carolina
Welcome to
Loafers Glory
Rafting & Tubing
Closed for the 2026 tubing season. Our season ended on Labor Day, September 7. Thank you for spending part of your summer with us on the North Toe River!
Choose your river day
Good River. Good People. Good Times.
It was wonderful to catch up with our veteran tubers and welcome new Loafers Glory families and friends. Every visit and kind word meant so much to our crew. Thank you for supporting us this summer.
The river sets the pace
Conditions come before the calendar.
The North Toe is a natural mountain river. Rainfall and seasonal flow change the experience, so current conditions are part of planning a good day.
Serving the North Toe River since 2005
Straightforward planning. Genuine river days.
Clear information, approachable trips, and local knowledge matter. We want you to know what to expect before you arrive and feel comfortable asking questions before your trip.
Planning your first visit? Read our first-time tubing guide, learn more in our North Toe River guide, or explore things to do near Bakersville.
What guests say
Five-star river days, told by our guests.
★★★★★
“The staff are amazing… If you and the family want an easy float with great customer service I highly recommend Loafers Glory.”
★★★★★
“Hidden Gem!!! Family owned local business! … Everyone is so friendly, happy to help, love their jobs, and it shows!”
★★★★★
“The people are so friendly… I would highly recommend this as a family day trip or a fun date.”
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2637 NC-226 · Bakersville, NC 28705
Stay in touch through the off-season.
Tubing has finished for 2026, but you can reach out anytime at funtimes@loafersgloryrafting.com if you think we may be able to help. Good River. Good People. Good Times.