French Broad Adventures
Canoe And Kayak Hire Service
Why pick this one
French Broad Adventures has guided outdoor trips since 1981, including Class II–IV rafting, canyoneering, ziplining, and off-road e-mountain biking near Asheville.
Best for
- Visitors seeking guided whitewater rafting near Asheville
- Families seeking calm-water rafting for children age eight and older
- Travelers combining rafting, canyoneering, ziplining, or e-mountain biking
- Adventurers seeking waterfall rappelling in Pisgah National Forest
- Groups wanting outdoor activities scheduled close to Asheville
Look elsewhere if
- A self-guided canoe or kayak rental is required
- Ziplining is needed during the 2026 season, when the zipline course is closed for maintenance
- An emergency or after-hours outdoor service is required
Specialties
- Class II–IV whitewater rafting
- Class I–II calm-water rafting
- zipline canopy tours
- waterfall rappelling and canyoneering
- off-road e-mountain biking
Certifications
- U.S. Forest Service permit
- Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce membership
- Madison County Chamber of Commerce membership
- McDowell County Chamber of Commerce membership
- Hot Springs Tourism Authority membership
What makes them different
- Operating since 1981
- Located about 30 minutes from downtown Asheville
- More than 500,000 guided trips completed
- Whitewater trips include half-day and full-day options through Class II–IV rapids
- Zipline canopy tour includes seven ziplines, a 50-foot rappel, and a treehouse
- Years in business
- 45
- Serves
- Asheville, Marshall
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 12 Good Adventures Ln, Marshall, NC 28753
- Phone
- +18286490486
- Website
- https://www.frenchbroadrafting.com/
Services
- guided rafting trips
- ziplining
- canyoneering
- off-road e-mountain biking
- adventure packages