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Brevard River Expert: Headwaters Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC 828-877-3106 || headwatersoutfitters. com
Try Tubing: Headwaters Outfitters offers a 2 – 3 hour tubing adventure down the French Broad River that will satisfy the entire family on a hot summer’ s day. Kids of all ages will enjoy time with family and friends on this beautiful river. The average water temperature of the French Broad River in the summer is 65 degrees and averages 6” to 4” deep making it a great way to cool off and relax. Directions from Brevard: We suggest hooking up with Headwaters Outfitters in advance to book your trip. They’ ll provide everything you need including gear and shuttle to make sure the only thing you have to worry about is leaning back and relaxing.
Paddle The French Broad: Beginning at Headwaters
Outfitters, the French Broad River starts its long journey to the sea. Because of their great location, Headwaters Outfitters provides river excursions, canoeing and kayaking river trips on the first 20 miles( arguably some of the most scenic) and have been for over 23 years! Thousands of paddlers have explored this peaceful section of the French Broad that is a perfect river trip for first time paddlers. With a variety of different options to choose from ranging from 3, 4 or 7 hours on the water, paddlers encounter a lively, yet gentle current with fast-moving shoals and sharp river bends along the way, which is all part of the natural river environment. This landscape makes this section of the French Broad River a great trip for beginning paddlers and children, or anyone seeking a relaxing river trip.
Directions from Brevard: Call in advance to take advantage of a special discount of 10 pecent by mentioning this guide. To get to Headwaters Outfitters, Take US-64 W out of downtown for 8.5 miles. Turn rightonto NC- 215 N. Headwaters Outfitters is located immediately on the left.
Cruise Then Booze( Oskar Blues): Looking to combine two fun summer activities into an epic afternoon? Start your summer evenings off right with a 2 hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 5:30pm with your boats, lifejackets, and paddles. A quick 10 minute shuttle to Hap Simpson Park will be the start of your paddle. End your paddle at Pisgah Forest Access right across the street from the brewery. The shuttle will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00pm. Drink Responsibly!
Directions: Take US-64 E out of downtown for. 75 miles and turn right onto Old 64 shortly after Ingles Grocery. Follow Old 64 for 1.7 miles to a left turn on Mountain Industrial Drive. Oskar Blues is located at the end of the road and offers outdoor games, food truck & other pre-paddle activities. Book this trip in advance at www. headwatersoutfitters. com or by calling 828-877-3106.
Stand Up Paddleboarding: Take your pick from one of several high mountain lakes and set out on a stand up paddleboard to experience paddling in a whole new way. The sport, a combination of surfing and canoeing, offers a great workout while providing a higher vantage point that is a lot of fun. While beginners may need a few minutes to get the hang of it, the clear, cool waters of these mountain lakes are perfect for quick swims. One of the best parts about paddleboards is just how easy it is to hop back on the board and start paddling again after a swim. Headwaters Outfitters offers paddleboard rentals and shuttles for several area lakes. Directions from Brevard: Call ahead to reserve your paddleboards for the day and Headwaters Outfitters will take care of the rest. All trips start at Headwater Outfitters, located at 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC 28722.
Canoe Camping: There really is nothing quite like taking a river trip to get to a scenic campsite with all the gear needed for a comfortable overnight. Combine the joys of canoeing with the extended overnight camping experience to embrace the full splendor of the French Broad River with a trip through Headwater Outfitters. Paddling camping gear isn’ t near as taxing as carrying a backpack, so this is a great option for a more diverse group of fitness levels that still want to get away from it all. The French Broad is a leisurely river to paddle, and the campsites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, fire rings, lantern hooks, potable water, and portable toilets. These sites are only available to folks paddling in, so there is no car camping to compete with for spaces. You bring your camping gear, and Headwater Outfitters will take care of all of the paddling gear- and they provide the shuttles. Directions from Brevard: All trips start at Headwater Outfitters, located at 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC 28722.