intermediate
Brevard, North Carolina, United States
French Broad at Island Ford
Island Ford offers scenic swimming in the clear, cool waters of the French Broad River with moderate current and rocky bottom typical of mountain rivers. Intermediate swimmers enjoy this spot for its natural setting and relatively calm sections, though swift current awareness is essential. Tip: use the established access point and never swim alone in mountain rivers.
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French Broad at Island Ford
35.1850, -82.7572
Details
- Location
- Brevard, North Carolina, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 35.1850, -82.7572