There’s no better deal around! Leave the shuttle and logistics to others and enjoy the rivers beauty from the water. This guided trip will take participants from the headwaters on French Broad River over 115 miles into Tennessee, camping out along the French Broad River Paddle Trail.
There are several options to choose from based on what works for you.
- $400 for 5 days, May 17-21 (Saturday-Wednesday)
- $350 for 4 days, July 12-15 (Saturday-Tuesday)
- $175 for 2 days, May 17-18 (Saturday and Sunday)
- $175 for 2 days, July 12-13 (Saturday and Sunday)
Western North Carolina Alliance members will receive a $25 discount for the five-day and four-day trip. Waterkeeper Alliance members will receive a $15 discount for the week. To become a member of WNCA, click here.
If requested, registration fees will be refunded to all paddlers who generate more than their registration fee in paddle-a-thon pledges for the week.
Great prizes valued at more than $2,500 will be awarded to participants who raise the most paddle-a-thon donations. Last year’s prizes included two Watershed Dry Bags, rafting trips, and much more. This year’s prizes will be equally awesome!
Click here to read more about how you can participate in the paddle-a-thon to Save the French Broad River.
Food and drink:
All meals will be provided for the entire trip, except for dinner out in Brevard, Marshall and Hot Springs.
Free Sweetwater Beer will be provided for registered participants after each day of paddling.
Participants are welcome to bring other food and drink options that can be transported by van to each camping location. Expect hearty fare for dinner each night with vegetarian options. Sack lunches include sandwiches (make your own each day) chips, fruit, and desert. Breakfast will be a mix of hearty and light choices, such as bagels, oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, or yogurt and granola.
There will be no refunds after May 4 for the five-day trip and June 28 for the four-day trip.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT is May 4 for the five-day trip and June 28 for the four-night trip .
Once You Have Registered
- You will receive via e-mail (unless regular mail is requested) a liability waiver form, information about shuttle services, equipment information, paddle-a-thon forms, and other essential information.
- Check out the full trip itinerary here.
- Start raising money for paddle-a-thon. Get started by visiting First Giving (http://www.firstgiving.com/wncalliance). Donate to a friend or create your own fundraising goal to win prizes and free trip down the river