French Broad Whitewater Rafting: Asheville Adventure

Experience the thrill of French Broad whitewater rafting in Asheville. Perfect for all levels, our expert guides will lead you down the river, sharing history and nature.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 9825 US-25 - Raft the scenic French Broad River, located just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville.
    Enjoy mountain views, and plenty of fun Class II and III rapids, like Big Pillow, S-Turn, and The Ledges. Keep your eyes open for wildlife including heron, kingfishers, bald eagles, and even the occasional black bear!
What's Included
  • All Rafting Equipment and Life Jackets
Additional Information

This expedition caters to all skill levels, including beginners and experienced rafters, and it’s ideal for individuals, households, or duos!

We are the oldest active provider on the French Broad and our expertly trained navigators will direct you along the river, divulging the rich heritage of the French Broad, and highlighting its wildlife and plant life.

Location
9825 US-25
U.S. 25
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your trip time located at 925 U.S. 25, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Hokierick
Jul 27, 2024
Great trip, would definitely go again - Fantastic day, we are so glad we went. Did the full-day trip on the French Broad. The NOC facilities and staff are the best. If you want to do whitewater rafting in this region, NOC is absolutely the gold standard. I want to especially shout out our fearless river guide, Sophie. She's the best and was a big part in making this such a memorable trip. Thank-you, Sophie and NOC French Broad Outpost team!
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C7127pmcourtneys
Jul 23, 2024
Just do it - I never really leave reviews, but just wanted to say that it was such a great time! Shoutout to our guide Sophie, she was fun, encouraging, and a great leader. Had great weather conditions and randomly got paired with excellent people in our raft, so all the elements were great. It was just as fun as I was hoping it would be and I don’t say that often. Just do it. :)
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Joe_b
Jul 17, 2024
Great experience! - Emma, we loved you! Lots of fun, knowledge and encouragement through the trip! Thanks for keeping our experience down to earth!
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Christina_f
Jun 26, 2024
Perfect float trip - We were late arriving due to traffic stop on the highway. NOC were very understanding and accommodating. They got us on a different ride. The guides and bus driver “Extraordinaire “ were a lot of fun. More important than that they were very professional and worked together like a fine oiled machine. I definitely will recommend NOC to my family and friends.
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Kimberlyw535
Jun 20, 2024
New E-bike Fan! - Really enjoyed the E-bike, was nervous but am a believer now! The instructions were easy to follow and get the hang of. Would go back!
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Samantha_g
Jun 20, 2024
Good times - We had a great time! The guides were very thorough with the safety talks and we felt confident taking our 8 year old out on the raft. Everything went great and the whole family had fun.
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Michael_e
Jun 19, 2024
Awesome trip - The entire experience from preparation to guide to scenery was awesome! I highly recommend NOC. We will be back for the full day experience.
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Gage_d
Jun 5, 2024
You won’t regret this - Rockstar guide with a very long route, about an hour & a half. First time rafting East of the Mississippi & the rapids were a bit smaller than out West, but had a great time. Perfect for beginners.
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Trevor_j
Jun 4, 2024
Priceless Memories - Decided to do this on a whim and it turned out to be an excellent time. The guides (Mac and Lane) were amazing, funny, and made us feel safe the whole time. The views were amazing. It still surprises me that I was able to pay for such priceless images and a phenomenal experience.
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Hitchcos
Apr 30, 2024
Great White Water Rafting Trip - We had a great White Water Rafting trip with NOC. The NOC team provided top notch service, instruction and support. We had a family of four with two adults and two kids (8 and 10). While my 8 year old daughter was a little nervous at the start, our NOC guide did a great job making her and the rest of us comfortable and guiding us through our first White Water experience. As a bonus, the photos they took were awesome and captured it all in a way I never expected. It was a great trip, and I would highly recommend the NOC to anyone!
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