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Brevard, North Carolina, United States

French Broad at Lyons Mountain

Lyons Mountain presents a beautiful stretch of the French Broad River with swift current and rocky terrain suitable for experienced intermediate to advanced swimmers. The mountain river offers cold, clear water with visible depth but requires strong swimming ability and current awareness. Tip: scout the area on foot before entering and avoid high water periods.

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French Broad at Lyons Mountain

35.1489, -82.7993

Details

Location
Brevard, North Carolina, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
35.1489, -82.7993

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