The French Broad River: Water Levels, Rafting Sections, and …
WEBThe French Broad River runs 210 miles and passes through Asheville, North Carolina, then north to Tennessee where it joins the Holston River near Knoxville, and eventually joins the Mississippi River before ultimately flowing out the Gulf of Mexico.
French Broad River, Asheville - RomanticAsheville.com
WEBThe mighty French Broad River starts as a small stream high in the North Carolina mountains and flows 200+ miles to Knoxville to help form the Tennessee River. It's the third oldest river in the world, even older than our mountains …
French Broad River - Wikipedia
WEBThe French Broad River is a river in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Tennessee. It flows 218 miles (351 km) [4] from near the town of Rosman in Transylvania County, North Carolina, into Tennessee, where its confluence with the Holston River at Knoxville forms the beginning of the Tennessee River.
French Broad River – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
WEBThe French Broad River is a popular river for outdoor sports of all kinds. River outfitters offer guided trips along the 200-mile-long waterway ranging from whitewater rafting to gentle canoe trips. The French Broad River now supports a wide variety of fish, including largemouth bass, brown and rainbow trout, and catfish.
The French Broad River - Hot Springs NC Travel & Visitor Information
WEBThe French Broad travels for about 100 miles from the headwaters to Hot Springs, passing through Brevard, Hendersonville, Asheville and Marshall, NC. About 6 miles downstream of Hot Springs, the river flows into Tennessee.
The French Broad River: A beginner’s guide to recreation, safety, …
WEBMar 15, 2023 · French Broad River at a Glance. Length: 218 miles (351 km) Basin Size: 5,124 square miles (13,270 sq km) Notable Features: One of the five oldest rivers in the world. Sourced near Rosman, NC, in Transylvania County, flowing north to converge with the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. French Broad River History & Geography
French Broad River Facts - Riverlink
WEBThe French Broad is one of the oldest rivers in the world, dating anywhere from 260-325 million years old. The river’s headwaters are in Rosman NC, from there it’s one of the few rivers that flows North instead of South. Over 4,000 miles of streams and rivers feed into the French Broad River.
French Broad River State Trail | North Carolina Trails - NC.gov
WEBThe French Broad River State Trail was established in 1987 on one of the oldest rivers in the world. The 115-mile river flows north from Rosman, N.C. to the Tennessee border, through Buncome (including the heart of western North Carolina's largest city, Asheville), Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties.
Carrier Park & the French Broad River Greenway
WEBWinding in broad meanders through Asheville, the French Broad River is one of the city’s most treasured venues for recreation, hosting kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and lazy floats on the river.
French Broad River - NCpedia
WEBJan 1, 2006 · French Broad River is formed by the junction of North Fork and West Fork in southern Transylvania County near the town of Rosman. It flows northeast into Henderson County, where it turns northwest and courses through Buncombe and Madison Counties.