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LOCATION
Where are we?
Located near Asheville, this gorgeous free flowing river is delightful. It's a favorite for vacationers
and a wonderful welcome to rafting. The spring thaw invites big waves, while the summer months provide
a somewhat calmer scenic trip through the Pisgah National Forest. If you would like to combine some sightseeing
with rafting, our express and half-day trips work well into
a busy schedule. |
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Directions to the French Broad River Outpost:
The USA Raft French Broad River Outpost is located on US 25/70
North West of Asheville, NC and east of Hot Springs, NC. The
outpost is clearly marked USA Raft. The address is 13490 US
25/70, Marshall, NC 28753. Please plan on arriving one half-hour
before your scheduled trip time.
From downtown Asheville, NC (approximately a 35 minute drive):
From I-240, take exit 4A to 19/23 North (also called I 26)
for about 8 miles. Then take the Marshall Exit 19A to US 25/70
NW. Follow 25/70 West towards Hot Springs, NC approximately
19 miles to USA Raft (do not take 25/70 business into Marshall).
The 4 lane road will change to 2 lanes. The USA Raft Outpost
is on the RIGHT SIDE of US 25/70 and is clearly marked USA
Raft.
From the North: (Johnson City, TN, 1.5 hrs). Take I-26 east
towards Erwin, TN and Asheville, NC. Take the Mars Hill exit
#11 onto HWY 213 West through Mars Hill. Take 213 west approximately
8 miles towards Marshall, NC. At the overpass, take 25/70
NW towards Hot Springs, NC for approximately 9 Miles (do not
take 25/70 into the town of Marshall). The 4 lane will become
2 lanes and our outpost will be on the right side of 25/70
and is clearly marked USA Raft.
From the West: Take I-40 east to Newport exit 435 onto Hwy
321 North. At the intersection of 25/70 and HWY 321 stoplight,
go right towards Hot Springs, North Carolina. Follow 25/70
through Hot Springs. At the intersection at the bridge crossing
Big Laurel River, turn right (stays on 25/70). At the top
of the hill (3 miles) we are on the left. The outpost is clearly
marked USA Raft.
Outpost Phone Number: (828) 649-0560
Rafting Reservations: 1-866-USA-Raft |
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AREA MAP
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USA RAFT: Mileage / Time
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Nantahala |
Pigeon |
French Broad |
Nolichucky |
New & Gauley |
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Mileage/Time |
Mileage/Time |
Mileage/Time |
Mileage/Time |
Mileage/Time |
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Montgomery, AL |
325\6:30 |
375\7:00 |
375\7:15 |
400\8:00 |
625\11:30 |
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Washington,DC |
525\9:45 |
475\9:30 |
500\9:00 |
425\7:30 |
325\6:00 |
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Dover, DE |
625\11:30 |
575\10:30 |
575\10:45 |
500\9:30 |
425\17:45 |
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Tallahassee, FL |
425\8:30 |
450\9:00 |
475\9:00 |
500\9:45 |
700\13:30 |
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Atlanta, GA |
175\3:30 |
210\4:00 |
225\4:30 |
250\5:15 |
475\9:00 |
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Indianpolis, GA |
425\8:15 |
425\7:45 |
425\8:15 |
450\8:15 |
375\7:15 |
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Frankfort, KY |
275\5:15 |
275\4:45 |
275\5:15 |
275\5:15 |
250\5:00 |
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Annapolis, MD |
550\10:15 |
500\9:15 |
500\9:15 |
450\8:00 |
350\6:30 |
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Lansing, MI |
625\11:45 |
600\11:30 |
600\11:45 |
600\11:45 |
475\9:30 |
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Jackson, MS |
550\10:00 |
575\10:30 |
600\11:00 |
600\11:30 |
775\14:30 |
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Raleigh, NC |
300\5:45 |
300\5:30 |
275\5:00 |
250\5:00 |
300\5:30 |
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Trenton, NJ |
700\13:00 |
675\12:15 |
675\12:00 |
600\11:00 |
475\8:45 |
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Columbus, OH |
450\8:15 |
425\8:00 |
425\8:15 |
375\7:15 |
225\4:30 |
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Harrisburg, PA |
575\10:30 |
525\9:30 |
525\9:45 |
475\8:30 |
350\6:15 |
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Knoxville, TN |
75\1:30 |
50\1:00 |
75\1:45 |
100\2:15 |
275\5:00 |
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Columbia, SC |
200\4:00 |
200\3:45 |
175\3:15 |
200\4:00 |
325\6:15 |
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Richmond, VA |
425\8:00 |
400\7:45 |
400\7:30 |
350\6:30 |
250\5:00 |
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Charleston, WV |
350\6:30 |
300\5:30 |
300\5:30 |
250\4:30 |
75\1:30 |
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