Huck Finn Rafting
Huck Finn Rafting

With the active lifestyles of the new millennium, outdoor recreation has become a priority activity for today’s traveler. With hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, white water rafting and canoeing rivers, creeks with a variety of fish habitation and a ski slope, Madison County has it all.

The hiking opportunities are endless. The Appalachian TrailĀ  (A.T.) runs the length of the county and through trail hikers often stop in Hot Springs, one of three towns whose main street is the trail itself. With nine access points on the A.T., one can choose the length and difficulty desired. A variety of other hiking opportunities are available as well, including loop trails out of Hot Springs that tie into the A.T., or a short stroll to the scenic vista of Max Patch.

A variety of water activities abound in Madison County. Half day or full day white water rafting and kayaking trips are offered by several county outfitters. Or one can rent a canoe and float easy white water above Hot Springs or just cool off in one of the many swimming holes around the county.

 


Business Address
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone
828-450-4663
Business Address
152 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Phone
828-622-7162
Business Address
253 Fowler Farm Road, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Phone
828-622-7380
Business Address
9800 US Highway 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753
Phone
828-649-0486
Business Address
5150 NE US Highway 25/70
Marshall, NC
Phone
828-206-0480
Business Address
726 NC/HWY 251
Marshall, NC 28753
28753
Phone
828-380-2340
Business Address
9825 Highway 25/70, Walnut, NC
Phone
Reservations: 866-538-3817
Website
Business Address
1459 Caney Fork Road, Marshall, NC 28753
Phone
828-649-3464
Business Address
352 Northern Orchard Drive
Mars Hill, NCĀ  28754
Phone
772-633-2291
Business Address
2607 Wolf Laurel Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone
828-680-9771