French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip
Description
The French Broad river spans 218 miles from Rosman, North Carolina through Asheville, and toward the state of Tennessee. Section 9 of the French Broad river starts approximately 45 minutes away from Asheville near Marshall, North Carolina and runs through the Pisgah National Forest. The majority of French Broad Section 9 flows through protected lands, and is beginner-friendly. Your guide will navigate you through approximately 5 miles of Section 9, where you will raft through class II and class III difficulty levels, and you may briefly encounter class IV drops depending on the time of year, and the amount of rainfall. This tour combines an incredible stretch of exciting and continuous rapids with some of the most breathtaking scenery around.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your trip time
- CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE REQUIRED!
Reviews(343)
It was the perfect intro to rafting! Katelyn was an incredible guide, and AAC is super well run. I can’t recommend it enough, it was the perfect way to spend the morning. Bring a book or something for the bus ride and don’t forget the sunscreen.
We had to exit the raft at one point...water was too low. We had to climb over some rather large rocks to get to the other side while Hannah navigated the raft thru the low spot. It would have been very easy for me to slip on the rocks. Fellow rafters helped me up and down the rocks. It was just a little too dangerous for me. Hannah was a wonderful guide! Very friendly, lively, and really knows the river.
We had an absolute blast! Our guide was Hannah, and she was amazing! I fell in and she pulled me right out - and I am not light! She regaled us with stories from Helene - It was awesome to hear her experience firsthand. The river was down, but the rapids were still a lot of fun - Highly recommend!
Anna explained the safety rules clearly and was friendly. Odell was our guide and we thought he was knowledgeable, charming, friendly and smart. Next time I will wear my phone in a waterproof case with lanyard and leave a bottle of water in the bus. There were a few opportunities to take pictures. The hour drive from landing to where we loaded would have been easier with a phone and a drink.
This was our first time white water rafting. We LOVED our trip. We will do this again. Very well organized! Thanks!
perfect experience! we were beginners (and not particularly athletic) but felt totally confident in our guide Julia and everything went great. it was so fun! the swim in the middle was so refreshing (and the water was much warmer than I expected!). all the staff were kind and knowledgeable, definitely recommend.
Great fun and Odell was a great guide down the river. I'd recommend this company - 5 stars for safety, views, good times. and all support staff.
Everyone who worked there was really nice. Also met some cool people who we rafted with. Be sure to bring water shoes and a towel for after. Being another pair of clothes if you can
Great people and amazing experience! Kaitlynn is an incredible guide!! The meeting spot was easy and in town and the whole experience felt safe and well orchestrated.
It was so much fun! If in doubt, GO! Our guide, Damien, was so patient and knowledgeable! We had the best time and the mountains views were spectacular!
