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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:51 PM)
Water level
2.34 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on French Broad River

Updated 18 min ago
Gage Height
2.34ft
Streamflow
1150.0cfs

Source: USGS station 03455000FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR NEWPORT, TN · 5 mi from French Broad River

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
8:51 PM
Last Light
9:21 PM

First Quarter (66% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Lover's Leap Hiking Trail

Quick facts about Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
LocationHot Springs, North Carolina
WaterbodyFrench Broad River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.8/5 (401 reviews)
Coordinates35.892845, -82.821257
HoursCheck on site
CountyMadison
Phone(828) 689-9694

Lover's Leap Hiking Trail is a public boat launch providing access to French Broad River in Hot Springs, North Carolina at coordinates 35.89284, -82.82126. Rated 4.8/5 based on 401 Google reviews.

Lover's Leap Hiking Trail is a public boat launch on French Broad River in Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lover's Leap Hiking Trail

Is Lover's Leap Hiking Trail free to use?

Yes, Lover's Leap Hiking Trail is a public boat launch with free access in Hot Springs, North Carolina.

How is Lover's Leap Hiking Trail rated?

Lover's Leap Hiking Trail has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 401 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Lover's Leap Hiking Trail access?

Lover's Leap Hiking Trail provides boat launch access to French Broad River in Hot Springs, North Carolina.

How do I get to Lover's Leap Hiking Trail?

Lover's Leap Hiking Trail is located at coordinates 35.892845, -82.821257 in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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