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.
The French Broad River: Water Levels, Rafting Sections, and History ...
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 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, Asheville - RomanticAsheville.com
WEBSee our top 15 things to do along the French Broad River near Asheville in the North Carolina mountains - including kayaking, rafting, paddleboards, fishing and more.
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.
French Broad River - Cocke County | Tennessee River Valley
WEBThe French Broad, a Tennessee State Scenic River, has a rich history and compelling variety along its course through Cocke County. The river winds and tumbles for miles through the wild wooded mountains of the Cherokee National Forest and the dispersed community of Del Rio.
The French Broad River: A beginner’s guide to recreation, safety, …
WEBMar 15, 2023 · 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 | North Carolina, Tennessee, Appalachian …
WEBFrench Broad River, river rising in the Blue Ridge, Transylvania county, western North Carolina, U.S., and flowing 210 miles (340 km) northeast past Brevard, then northwest past Asheville, N.C., and through the Great Smoky Mountains into Tennessee, where it turns west to join the Holston River near.
Cherokee National Forest - French Broad River - US Forest Service
WEBWhether you're a history buff, a boater, an angler or a nature lover looking to catch a glimpse of a Blue Heron in flight, the French Broad River will not let you down. Commercial rafting operations run 13 miles from Hot Springs, NC to …
The French Broad : After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic …
WEBThe headwaters of the French Broad, an ancient, winding river that flows 117 miles through Western North Carolina, begin where four branches merge into one in Transylvania County. Flowing eastward, the narrow river meanders through scenic valleys