French Broad Adventures' off-road e-mountain bike tours and packages offer the most engaging way to experience two national forests in one day. Ride pedal-assist electric mountain bikes through backcountry and forest service roads in Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests. Depending on your chosen adventure, Easy Riverside or Intermediate Mountain, you will encounter deep blue swimming pools, impressive waterfalls, lush forests, and stunning vistas. Explore areas rarely seen in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
*All Off-Road E-mountain bike Trips are 16 years old and older per USFS Permit.
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Easy Riverside E-Mountain Biking Tour
Intermediate E-Mountain Biking Tour
Half-Day Rafting + E-Mountain Biking
Pedal & Paddle
Off-Road E-Mountain Biking (E-MTB) Adventure
French Broad Adventures offers the most exciting e-bike tours and packages near Asheville. Experience the thrill of e-mountain biking, combining the adventure of mountain biking with the ease of pedal-assist technology to conquer the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests provide a unique landscape, with routes ranging from mild to moderate and opportunities to see waterfalls, flora, and fauna along the way. E-mountain biking blends the best of nature and technology, offering a unique way to explore the great outdoors, challenge yourself, and have fun. All trips utilize pedal-assisted e-mountain bikes with speeds ranging from 5 to 25 mph. Each participant must feel confident in their ability to ride safely.
FAQs
How Long Is The Trip?
Total trip time may vary depending on factors such as group size. The Easy Riverside Tour is 12 miles, and total trip time varies between 2-3 hours. The Moderate Mountain Tour is 20 miles - Total trip time varies between 3-3.5 hours.
How Fast Will We Go?
Each E-Mountain Bike Tour has a guide(s) that will help set an appropriate pace for the trip. All trips utilize a pedal-assisted E-Mountain bike and can range in speeds from 0 to 20 mph on its own power, faster on descents. Each participant must feel comfortable riding a bike.
What should I wear mountain biking?
REQUIRED: closed toe shoes that won’t come off while pedaling and will protect toes and bottom of foot.
Spring and Fall – Layers, Layers, Layers!!! We recommend that you wear wool or synthetic material (i.e. polyester, nylon, or dry-fit). We DO NOT RECOMMEND that you wear cotton (i.e. sweatshirts and sweatpants) or denim for your E-MTN Bike trip. You may also want to wear wool or synthetic socks (i.e. SmartWool) with shoes during this time. Summer – dress to your comfort, shorts and a t-shirt or tank top.
Gloves for protecting hands and glasses/sunglasses for eye protection.
Where do I meet for the E-Mountain Biking Trip?
Zipline Tower Check-in - 12 Good Adventures Lane Marshall, NC 28753
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Please contact us for a reservation.
Do you run E-MTB trips daily?
Yes! Our Electric Mountain Bike Tours fun from March 1-November 1.
What They Say
View More TestimonialsFirst time ziplining and first time on an e-bike and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Im afraid of heights, but the zipline guides, TJ and Nicoh, made me feel completely safe from start to finish. They walked us through everything, double-checked gear, and kept things fun the whole time. I never thought I’d be able to do it, but I’m so glad I did. (If you are on the fence, do it!!!!!) We also did a 20 mile e-bike tour with Mike, which was incredible. Having never handled an e-bike before I was nervous but Mike was an amazing teacher and we were quickly zipping along the trails. We covered so much more than I expected on the bikes, definitely the best way to see the area. This place delivers on fun, safety and value. Highly recommend.
I never thought riding a bike again was going to be this exciting. using an electric bike would be as fun as it was. Our bike guides were knowledgeable about the area, funny, and very experienced. All of the staff there were very helpful and so nice! We had an amazing time! Perfect!
Very fun !!!
There was a group of 4 of us for the easy riverside trip. It was incredible! Our guides were great at working with us when giving instructions and were super knowledgeable about the region. We will definitely be back.
Great staff, fun adventures, and plenty of options for everyone. We had a blast and would love to come back for another adventure.
