French Broad Outfitters
Outdoor Gear
Why pick this one
French Broad Outfitters offers Asheville kayak, paddleboard, canoe, tube, and guided e-bike trips, but its website currently states that flood damage has closed operations.
Best for
- Self-guided river trips past the Biltmore Estate
- River Arts District floats past breweries and artist studios
- Customized guided electric-bike sightseeing in Asheville
- Groups needing kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, or tubes with shuttle service
- Visitors seeking a riverside bar and food truck after the Biltmore trip
Look elsewhere if
- A currently operating outfitter is required because the website states that operations are closed due to flood damage from Hurricane Helene
- A river trip suitable for children under age 6 is needed
- A Biltmore trip using tubes or canoes is desired because those options are not offered
- An e-bike activity for anyone under age 16 is needed
Specialties
- Guided electric bike adventures in Asheville
- 6-mile Biltmore kayak and stand-up paddleboard trips
- 6-mile River Arts District kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard trips
- 12-mile Asheville float trips
- Kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, and tube rentals
What makes them different
- Three in-town locations are listed
- Guided e-bike routes can be customized from a list of Asheville highlights
- River trips include shuttle and equipment rental in one package rate
- The outfitter has parking lots, buildings, bathrooms, and a full-service kayak shop
- The website states that e-bike customers receive 20% off river trips
- Years in business
- 12
- Serves
- Asheville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 704 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801-1644
- Phone
- 18285057371
- Website
- https://frenchbroadoutfitters.com
- frenchbroadoutfitters@gmail.com
Services
- Guided outdoor tours
- River equipment rentals
- River shuttles
- Kayak shop and outdoor gear sales