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 …
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.
Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit - AFAR
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Asheville’s French Broad River offers riverside restaurants, breweries, and bars, unique lodging, galleries, aquatic adventures, and an alluring history.
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.
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.
From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why the French Broad River …
WEBMay 24, 2024 · What makes this North Carolina city so alluring? Not least is the French Broad River, a body of water that proves to be a connector of us all. As the third oldest river on Earth—hundreds of millions of years old, in fact—it’s defined the area from the start.
French Broad Overlook - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJan 11, 2024 · This overlook is on the south side of Asheville, close to the North Carolina Arboretum and NC 191. It is located on the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 393.8) and provides views of the French Broad River. An interpretive sign provides an overview of area’s history in the 1800’s.