Bent Creek--Rice Pinnacle--Stradley Mountain Loop 9.7 miles, 1300 ft ascent
A 9.7 mile loop through Bent Creek with good footing, mostly shaded trails, and a gradual 1,300 ft climb to Stradley Mountain via Deer Lake Lodge, Wolf Branch, and Rice Pinnacle Road. Descend past Ledford Gap for a picnic table snack stop before returning via Boyd Branch and the Campground Connector.
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Double-loop hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Chestnut Cove Overlook to Pine Mountain, with good footing, shaded stretches, and a steady first-half climb to about 4,000 feet. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome, then a casual tavern meetup for drinks or lunch.
Double-loop hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Chestnut Cove Overlook to Pine Mountain, with good footing, shaded stretches, and a steady first-half climb to about 4,000 feet. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome, then a casual tavern meetup for drinks or lunch.
Double-loop hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Chestnut Cove Overlook to Pine Mountain, with good footing, shaded stretches, and a steady first-half climb to about 4,000 feet. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome, then a casual tavern meetup for drinks or lunch.
Out and back hike on the Art Loeb Trail to Pilot Mountain with a scenic overlook at the turnaround. Expect a moderate 6.3-mile trek with ~1,900–2,000 feet of gain packed into a steep final 1.5 miles; long pants recommended and carpool meet-up at Asheville Outlets.
Out and back hike on the Art Loeb Trail to Pilot Mountain with a scenic overlook at the turnaround. Expect a moderate 6.3-mile trek with ~1,900–2,000 feet of gain packed into a steep final 1.5 miles; long pants recommended and carpool meet-up at Asheville Outlets.
Out and back hike on the Art Loeb Trail to Pilot Mountain with a scenic overlook at the turnaround. Expect a moderate 6.3-mile trek with ~1,900–2,000 feet of gain packed into a steep final 1.5 miles; long pants recommended and carpool meet-up at Asheville Outlets.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.
Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.
Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.
A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.
A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.
A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
Casual, no-drop mountain biking on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, ideal for beginners and social riders. Weekly Saturday group pace wraps at the shop for coffee and warm danishes with Asheville on Bikes.
Casual, no-drop mountain biking on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, ideal for beginners and social riders. Weekly Saturday group pace wraps at the shop for coffee and warm danishes with Asheville on Bikes.
Casual, no-drop mountain biking on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, ideal for beginners and social riders. Weekly Saturday group pace wraps at the shop for coffee and warm danishes with Asheville on Bikes.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and a scenic waterfall payoff. Ideal for hikers looking for fresh mountain air, casual conversation, and a daytime outdoor meetup near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and a scenic waterfall payoff. Ideal for hikers looking for fresh mountain air, casual conversation, and a daytime outdoor meetup near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and a scenic waterfall payoff. Ideal for hikers looking for fresh mountain air, casual conversation, and a daytime outdoor meetup near Asheville.
A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.
A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.
A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
Women only mountain bike meetups on Rice Pinnacle trails offering intermediate no drop laps and a beginner chill ride, emphasizing skill building, supportive pacing, and scenic singletrack through forested ridgelines.
Women only mountain bike meetups on Rice Pinnacle trails offering intermediate no drop laps and a beginner chill ride, emphasizing skill building, supportive pacing, and scenic singletrack through forested ridgelines.
Women only mountain bike meetups on Rice Pinnacle trails offering intermediate no drop laps and a beginner chill ride, emphasizing skill building, supportive pacing, and scenic singletrack through forested ridgelines.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
A gentle two mile out and back hike through serene woods along Bull Creek and the Swannanoa River, meeting across from Berea Baptist Church on Riceville Road. Bring water, a walking stick, and rain gear; optional picnic lunch afterward with no restrooms available.
Monday-morning social group bicycle ride that starts with coffee and a quick snack, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile loop with about 1,000 feet of climbing. Finishes with fresh Hole Doughnuts and an easygoing community vibe.
Monday-morning social group bicycle ride that starts with coffee and a quick snack, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile loop with about 1,000 feet of climbing. Finishes with fresh Hole Doughnuts and an easygoing community vibe.
Monday-morning social group bicycle ride that starts with coffee and a quick snack, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile loop with about 1,000 feet of climbing. Finishes with fresh Hole Doughnuts and an easygoing community vibe.
Morning loop hike starting at Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about four miles south of the Arboretum. Outdoor faith gathering blends trail time and reflection on a route connecting Sleepy Gap and Lake Powhatan with easy overlook parking.
Morning loop hike starting at Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about four miles south of the Arboretum. Outdoor faith gathering blends trail time and reflection on a route connecting Sleepy Gap and Lake Powhatan with easy overlook parking.
Morning loop hike starting at Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about four miles south of the Arboretum. Outdoor faith gathering blends trail time and reflection on a route connecting Sleepy Gap and Lake Powhatan with easy overlook parking.