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 …
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 …
Broad River (Carolinas) - Wikipedia
WEBLittle River, Green River. • right. Pacolet River, Enoree River. The Broad River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 150 miles (240 km) long, [1] in western North Carolina and northern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Congaree, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
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 - 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.
ABOUT THE RIVER - French Broad Paddle
WEBWithin those 218 miles, the French Broad - commonly considered one of the world's oldest rivers - plays host to a broad diversity of topography, ecology, culture, and recreation. The Cherokee names for the French Broad vary, but the most common was Tah-kee-os-tee, meaning ‘‘racing waters.’’
French Broad Overlook - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJan 11, 2024 — The French Broad Overlook's mildly risque-sounding name comes from the river that flows below it—the French Broad River. This ancient river is believed to be the third oldest in the world, around 250 million years old. It …