It was a great river to get started with, and now im. Choose between a single or tandem kayak and embark on a peaceful selfguided trip down the gentle french broad river. Min 2017 25th percentile median mean 75th percentile most recent. Paddle with your guide in a raft or get in a single or tandem kayak for a selfguided trip. The french broad river, where youll find exciting waves and picturesque views. The 5 mile french broad river trip is a great choice for families or groups with children and teens. On nocs french broad rafting trips, youll explore the thirdoldest river in the.
Nocs most popular french broad rafting trip, join our highly acclaimed guides on a family friendly half day trip near asheville, nc. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. French broad river rafting is much warmer and less crowded than other area rivers. Fba is the only whitewater outfitter on the french broad river with a covered. With the right water levels and some creative shuttle work you can run the nearby west fork of the french broad on the same day. We didnt feel like a herd of cattle being rushed down the river. Familyfriendly french broad rafting near asheville. Ashevilles only full service outfitter, french broad outfitters runs daily kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and tube trips on the historic french broad river through the heart of asheville and the biltmore estate. French broad river rafting white water rafting in nc. French broad outfitters asheville 2020 all you need to. Its a beautiful and scenic river with class i, ii, and several class iii rapids. The french broad river is a freeflowing river and water levels fluctuate depending on rainfall.
Hominy creek at buncombe county sports park 425 cfu100ml. Whitewater rafting on the french broad river near asheville. As an outfitter we are comfortable running trips on the french broad. Our high water cut off for float trips and rental boating equipment is 3,000 cfs. Forecasts for the french broad river at asheville are issued routinely yearround. The 5 mile half day trip offers wide, open channels, beautiful mountain vistas and fun, splashy class ii and iii rapids perfect family rafting fun. From its beginnings near rosman, nc, the french broad flows over 140 miles through the nc and tn mountains, eventually terminating in douglas lake near newport, tn.
The past couple days rafting on the french broad at 6k10k. The river cleanup will be hosted by the nantahalaoutdoorcenter, national partner of. Please download the waiver and fill out and bring with you at the time of your trip. We went with the blue heron white water rafting company and they were excellent. Whitewater rafting its 5 miles of exciting class iiiii rapids, swiftmoving currents and raftsized boulders provides a fun, refreshing day outdoors for the family.
We are happy to offer custom multiday trips on the french broad. At the 2008 french broad festival american whitewater is partnering with riverlink, an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the french broadriver, to encourage river stewardship in paddlers by organizing a river cleanup on the french broadriver. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of french broad rafting and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout. While you are in the middle of asheville, all youll see along the 7 miles are trees, wildlife and a glimpse of the biltmore house and their hotel. There is a lot of water for this time of year as of this posting, about 6,200 cfs and will give you the experience youre looking for. Kayak, canoe or even paddleboard down the scenic french broad river through the biltmore estate. The french broad river is the favorite whitewater rafting trip for vacationers to the asheville, lake lure, hot springs, black mountain and burnsville, nc region. Enjoy an exciting 8mile white water rafting trip and a scenic riverside lunch on the french broad river. French broad river paddlers enjoying the splashy class ii rapids of the french broad. The french broad river flows 218 miles 351 km from near the town of rosman in transylvania county, north carolina, into the state of tennessee. White water rafting fun for the entire family minimum age is 8. Barnard road in barnard putin for section 9 of the french broad, a class iiiiv whitewater run that is. French broad river white water rafting near asheville, north carolina we had a lot of fun with blue heron at the french broad river. While the river is fairly flat through the city of asheville perfect for tubing and float trips, youll find big rapids north in madison county a great place for whitewater.
Below the dam, the water level is more complex than most reports would lead you to believe. Biltmores outdoor adventure center offers peaceful float trips down the gentle section of french broad river through the estate. Reservations are required with at least one weeks notice for these trips, and we usually ask folks to have already made their campground reservations and to know where they would like to put into the river. We always advise not drinking the water and not exposing any open wounds to water. This meant the 3200 foot bypassed section was running pretty dry. On nocs french broad rafting trips, youll explore the thirdoldest river in the world, located deep in the rugged pisgah national forest. Get 6 french broad rafting coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. The french broad river corridor also doesnt parallel a major road, so you wont be seeing walmart trucks every five minutes. If the river is much lower or higher than normal this can potentially affect the quality and safety of your trip, so we will modify the trip distance or location as necessary.
Zipline canopy tours, whitewater rafting, calm water float trips, canyoneering adventures weve got it all. I rafted the french broad river on 072514 with a girlfriend. French broad river north carolina 2020 all you need to. A quick and dirty guide to the best whitewater paddling in. We will outfit you in the proper gear and drive you to the putin for the river. National weather service advanced hydrologic prediction. The craggy dam impoundment bypasses about 3200 feet of river on the river right side, and was generating when we paddled it. Whitewater french broad adventures french broad rafting. It is a great introduction to whitewater, but also provides enough thrills for the. French broad adventures marshall 2020 all you need to. French broad river floodwaters continue to flood woodfin riverside park, the floodplain adjacent to craggy dam reservoir, carrier park, and french broad river park as well as other lowlying areas within the flood plain. The french broad is a beautiful river drainage actually the 3rd oldest in the world that has something for everyone.
The seven sites that did not pass the epas limit are as follows. Whether its the adventure and excitement of whitewater rafting or the ease and relaxation of a calm water trip, you are looking for, french broad rafting and ziplines is the adventure outfitter for you, your family, or your group. Fork since ive run it probably 75 times over the past 11 years. Selecting one of our kayaks, canoes, sups, or rafts is the beginning of a beautiful seven mile float down the french broad river we do not shuttle for tubes. The river then enters the slack waters of douglas lake, which is created by the.
Half day river trips french broad close to asheville, nc. Calm water float trips and rentals as well as whitewater trips. Our youth group had a fantastic time with french broad rafting expeditions. Whitewater rafting adventures at lake junaluska offer all inclusive rafting packages bundled with. If you scroll down and look underneath the first chart, you will see a highlighted box with the most recent reading of the french broad river level, measured in cfs cubic feet per second. Multiday french broad river trips french broad outfitters. To obtain water service from brwa, come to our office located at 8 duke street, spindale, nc 28160 and fill out a service agreement. The french broad river is the closest whitewater rafting to asheville nc. Although it wont present much of a challenge to the expert paddler, the beauty and seclusion of this run makes it a. If youre looking for familyfriendly white water rafting only minutes from downtown asheville, check out the scenic french broad river. The most popular stretch of the french broad is the 3. You begin your day by checking into our office, signing a waiver, and taking care of payment 45 minutes ahead of your scheduled shuttle time.
French broad river at ledges whitewater park 260 cfu100ml. French broad rafting expeditions can arrange trips for groups of all sizes and offers private group trips for special occasions. Chances to jump off jumping rock and float down the straights added to our enjoyment. Ashevilles newest gathering spot on the french broad river, offering all your river needs. No trip leader or group coordinator may sign for those under 18 years old. The french broad river flows 218 miles 351 km from near the town of rosman in. The south fork of the mills river is one of the most overlooked wilderness runs in western north carolina. French broad river at asheville national weather service. French broad river whitewater rafting in north carolina, near asheville, black mountain and lake lure, nc. The french broad river flows through pisgah national forest and the stunning mountains near asheville, north carolina. Forest service and is a member of the asheville area chamber of commerce, madison county chamber of commerce, mcdowell county chamber of commerce, and the hot springs tourism authority. These forms are available for download online or at checkin. Our experienced and fully certified river guides insure you get the most out of every minute you spend on the water. Unlike other remote river reaches, the whitewater is relatively easy, allowing intermediate paddlers to access a spectacularly remote valley.
The french broad river is an exciting whitewater rafting adventure that will thrill adventurous first time and experienced rafters alike. French broad river rafting nantahala outdoor center. Asheville white water rafting asheville forum tripadvisor. Look out across the river to gorgeous mountain views. Enjoy the stunning beauty of pisgah forest, a healthy river lunch, splashing through class ii iv rapids, and stopping for a swim on this family friendly trip. Its confluence with the holston river at knoxville is the beginning of the tennessee river. Choose a complimentary white water rafting or horseback riding experience. Current river levels french broad outfitters ashevilles. Choose between a single or tandem kayak and embark on a peaceful self guided trip down the gentle french broad river. Whitewater rafting on the french broad river near asheville with blue heron whitewater. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. French broad rafting half day w lunch nantahala outdoor.
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