A visit to Bluff Mountain Outfitters is a must when in Hot Springs. Store has an ATM; hiking and outdoor equipment (tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, stoves, etc.); beautiful clothing, accessories, books, toys, fun and original gifts, natural foods, hiking foods, and cold drinks.
May refer travelers to shuttle service providers to trailheads, airports, and bus stations.
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.
Gear and logistics are the two primary hurdles that prevent people from backpacking. The Trail-er offers solutions for both: We prepare custom itineraries. We rent: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp stoves and cookware, and water filters. We create and package multi-day backpacking menus. You provide: clothes, toiletries, and personal items. And, voila! You’re ready to GO! To access the Appalachian Trail, you can then walk out the front door – or take a shuttle! Our seven passenger vehicles with four-wheel drive will take you anywhere within a two hour radius. (The most popular trailheads are Max Patch, Davenport Gap, and Allen Gap.) From there, you can hike back to the Trail-er or schedule a pick-up!
The Trail-er is available for private group rentals. Call for more information and to make a reservation.
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.