French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip

Summary

Scenic, remote and awash with breathtaking beauty, the French Broad Gorge, also known as Section 9 (FB9), rafting adventure takes you through 4 miles of intermediate-level, class II and class III rapids starting at Barnard River Park where the water enters Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a laid back vibe with opportunities to stop for a jump off the raft or rocks for a refreshing dip in the river. Rafters will be on the water for 2 hours which will be filled with some of the best whitewater in all of Western North Carolina. At the end of this beautifully scenic and thrilling trip we will all enjoy a well earned cold beer provided by Asheville Adventure Company before we head back to our outpost in Asheville.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

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 4 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.

What’s included?

  • Helmet, Life Jacket, and Paddle

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Beer at the end of the trip

  • Soda/Pop

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Asheville Adventure Company

About operator:

Our mission is to create experiences that are engaging and active while being approachable to everyone. Whether it's hiking, biking or paddling in the beautiful Asheville outdoors we aim to provide all of our guests with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. We offer small, exclusive trips because we want to make real connections with our guests and vice versa.

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