TrailFest is scheduled for the weekend of April 22, 2023! Stay tuned for more details.
This event is organized by the Madison County Group Home, with support from local businesses, The Friendship Club, and Laughing Heart Hostel.
Where better to celebrate the Appalachian Trail than in the town of Hot Springs, NC, where the AT runs through the heart of downtown and crosses one of the oldest rivers in the world–the French Broad River? Every April since 1995, the town of Hot Springs hosts this annual TrailFest celebration. Celebrate the outdoors all weekend long, with a speaker Friday night, festivities all day Saturday, and a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning.
Whitewater rafting, zipline canopy tours, calm water float trips, canyoneering adventures – we’ve got it all! Raft & Zipline with us & experience two of Asheville’s natural wonders; the French Broad River & the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Best of all, with French Broad Adventures you don’t have to choose between ziplining & rafting. We are the only raft / zip combo close enough to Asheville that you can have fun with us and make it back to town in time for dinner. Take advantage of our vacation packages & save on all the thrills, chills, & occasional spills into the water! Book both activities together and save.. Try our newest adventure, canyoneering, to explore waterfalls and canyons that 99.9% of tourists will never see.
The Iron Horse Station is a landmark inn, restaurant, tavern, and shops located in the heart of Hot Springs, North Carolina, a historic mountain town situated directly on the Appalachian Trail.
The Iron Horse Station has been renovated and extensively restored; transforming the inn, restaurant, tavern, and shops into a charming destination surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and the French Broad River.
The Restaurant and Tavern offers a friendly and casual dining experience. With a wide menu variety, a nice selection of beer and wine, a guest lounge with a fireplace, large screen TV and Wireless Internet, the Iron Horse Station is a memorable spot to eat, drink, and relax in a comfortable environment.
The Shops at Iron Horse Station feature a coffee and tea bar with comfortable seating and WI-FI. It is a great place to wake up with a cup of coffee and muffin, chat with friends or new acquaintances, or boot up your laptop to catch up on your e-mail or latest news.
Rafting on the French Broad River in Hot Springs, NC. Hot Springs Rafting Co. is a family owned company dedicated to custom, personal trips, and giving you the exact river experience you’re looking for. Our experienced and fully certified river guides insure you get the most out of every minute you spend on the water. You benefit from top quality equipment, including self bailing rafts, and everything else you might need for the perfect trip. We strive to give you a personal rafting experience on the warmest white-waters in the country.
Come to where Mother Nature waved her magical wand and created one of the most natural of all wonders, Natural Hot Mineral Waters. Heated deep within the earth, these crystal clear carbonated waters are world famous for their mineral content and legendary healing powers. We pipe these waters to modern outdoor jetted hot tubs that are drained and sanitized after each use.
Hot Springs, located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and cuddled along the banks of Spring Creek and the French Broad River, is a town rich in history and beaming with natural charm, this town serves as an intersection along the historic Appalachian Trail and is part of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
The heart of Hot Springs, North Carolina, is our 100 acre Resort & Spa. We feature jetted hot tubs, positioned outside along the tranquil banks of Spring Creek and the French Broad River; our tubs are supplied with a continuous flow of World Famous Natural Hot Mineral Waters.
Located across the road from the Mineral Baths is the Hot Springs Campground. Here you can find peace of mind with ease and comfort. We feature eight primitive camping cabins, over a hundred tent sites (primitive, group & sites with partial hook up) & Full RV Hookups. On site comfort station features hot showers (seasonal) and clean bathrooms. Our beautiful grounds play host to several large events per year and we have the capacity for many more. Whether you’re coming off a long hike on the Appalachian Trail or just passing through, you don’t want to miss the charm and beauty of the Hot Springs Resort & Spa.
Hot Springs Resort & Spa also offers other lodging options for those looking for a relaxing getaway. We have four luxury suites that have a jetted tubs with mineral water in the room. We also have a deluxe cabin and 3 bedroom rental house with a full size outdoor jetted tub.