French Broad (Section 9) 1700 cfs - Ira's River Guide Series

The French Broad is one of the oldest rivers in the world. It is also among the most popular rivers for kayaking, rafting & recreation in the southeast. Located northwest of Asheville, NC Section 9 is where many local paddlers get their start & hone their craft. The upper section is a steady diet of Class II-III rapids while more experienced boaters can paddle past the traditional take out & run a few Class IV's near Hot Springs. FB9 has something for everyone.
This was easily the most challenging guide to make yet. With all the splits around the islands it required many hikes upstream to the tops of rapids to run the opposite side in order to get (most) of the lines. Hope this will help you or a beginner the next time you are headed to the French Broad.
Gauge: French Broad at Marshall, NC
Put In: Barnard 35.838784, -82.754291
Take Out: Stackhouse 35.881315, -82.769972
Hot Springs 35.893153, -82.821597
The following "guide" is intended to be used only as a reference for the river, providing paddlers with an idea of what to expect. It should not take the place of proper training, scouting, safety & an honest assessment of ones skills. There are often multiple lines on each rapid. Proper scouting & paddler skill should determine the desired line. Each boater assumes all risk when paddling on a river.
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