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French Broad River Area

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This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system.  Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping. At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities.  Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds.  Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers.  The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area.French Broad River Area MapFrench Broad River Area Guide

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

HOUSTON VALLEY CAMPGROUND
freecamp • 2.53 km
BURNETT GAP TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 2.91 km
WEAVERS BEND
trailhead • 2.94 km
PAINT CREEK DISPERSED CAMPSITES
freecamp • 4.13 km
Paint Creek Picnic Area
trailhead • 6.05 km
Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops
trailhead • 6.52 km
FRENCH BROAD
swimming • 7.88 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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