intermediate
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, United States

French Broad at Pisgah Access Area

French Broad at Pisgah Access Area offers mountain river swimming with cooler water temperatures and scenic views. Intermediate swimmers should respect the moderate current and rocky bottom; water levels vary significantly with rainfall and dam releases.

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French Broad at Pisgah Access Area

35.2509, -82.6993

Details

Location
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
35.2509, -82.6993

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