Price from:
90 USD
Canoe the river to local craft breweries!
Duration
3.5 Hours
About
Recipe for a perfect day: Floating down an ancient river, cooling your toes in the water, laughing with good friends... all within reach of award-winning breweries serving up fresh craft beverages and tasty treats.
We start by meeting near Asheville's River Arts District, where your canoeing gear and friendly guide await. Canoe on a navigable but adventurous section of the French Broad River, where one of the oldest rivers on the planet passes by some of the best spots in "Beer City USA."
We'll paddle up to a variety of Asheville's best breweries, eateries, funky riverside bars, and wading pools. Each trip will vary based on the weather, what is open, and what the folks in your group enjoy most. Most trips include 2 breweries, a couple of eating options, and depending on the day, a bonus brewery or winery. Non-drinkers will have plenty of sight-seeing options nearby as well.
New for 2024
We are now Dog Friendly. Feel free to bring yor furry loved one but please ensure that that your dog is friendly and it is advised to have a dog life jacket.
Booking Notes
Hello everyone!
Welcome to Cedar Rock Adventures! We hope you're excited for your upcoming river trip! Below is some important info for your trip so please read in detail and everything will be awesome. If any of this doesn’t make sense, please message us!
BEFORE THE TRIP:
Packing list: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, swimwear, river shoes (if don't have river shoes, sandals with back strap should be okay), poncho/rain jacket (optional, for the occasional rain shower), a valid ID, credit card and cash for the breweries/bars, water bottle, snacks (if you want, but there's also lots of food options at the stops).
If you have a way of keeping phones and wallets dry, great. Otherwise I’ll have a shared "dry bag" you can throw those items in.
Please do not arrive intoxicated (we reserve the right to deny participation on the trip for safety reasons). You may bring a beer or two for the first leg of the journey if you like. There will be opportunity at the breweries for more tasty libations.
WEATHER: If weather presents a safety issue (water level, wind, temperature, severe prolonged storms) I will cancel the trip and you'll get a full refund. You'll be notified if I cancel the trip on the morning before we leave. That said, afternoon rains pass through Asheville quickly and a little rain never hurt anyone, so we'll continue if it's still safe.
TRANSPORTATION (VERY IMPORTANT): Obviously, this trip doesn’t end where it starts! Here’s the best strategy to make sure you and your car end up reunited at the end of the trip:
1. Drive to 220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville NC 28806. This is Hominy Creek River Park, about a 10 minute drive South from downtown Asheville. This is the “put-in” (the place where the trip starts). PLEASE try to give yourself enough time to get to the put-in promptly. Sometimes there is a traffic line on weekends due the town transfer station being on the same road. Just have to be patient. If something is delaying you, let me know via a message as soon as possible. Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. It can be crowded, but street parking is available. There are bathrooms here at the put-in.
2. We’ll stop at along the river and have a variety of options based on the day of the week and the time of day. There are food trucks at several of the stops. We do not provide alcohol at the stops.
3. From New Belgium, it is YOUR responsibility to get back to the river park where your vehicle is waiting. I highly recommend waiting until you're safe to drive, then grabbing an UBER or LYFT!
Finally, we need everyone to complete a waiver online. There is a link in your confirmation from Fareharbor.
Thanks for reading! Please let me know if you have any last-minute questions or requests. We will see you soon!
Cancellation Policy
WEATHER: If weather presents a safety issue (water level, wind, temperature, severe prolonged storms) I will cancel the trip and you'll get a full refund. You'll be notified if I cancel the trip on the morning before we leave. That said, afternoon rains pass through Asheville quickly and a little rain never hurt anyone, so we'll continue if it's still safe.
