Bent Creek/Arboretum -- 6 mi, 900 ft. elev. gain
A social-paced 6-mile forest walk linking varied Bent Creek trails and one-lane gravel roads, with gradual hills plus a couple moderately strenuous pushes (3.5 difficulty). Includes a 15-minute midway rest and about 900 feet of elevation gain.
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A brisk morning walk on The North Carolina Arboretum’s wooded trails with gentle elevation and stair sections for a cardio boost. Expect fresh mountain air, leafy scenery, and an easygoing pace focused on movement and balance.
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Guided evening walk centered on the Lake Junaluska shoreline, blending gentle movement with local context and group conversation. Ideal for visitors seeking a scenic, low intensity outing and community connection.
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Casual group bike ride that ends with an outdoor coffee hang, blending light exercise with social time and conversation. Expect a relaxed pace geared toward community connection with local Asheville cyclists.
Casual group bike ride that ends with an outdoor coffee hang, blending light exercise with social time and conversation. Expect a relaxed pace geared toward community connection with local Asheville cyclists.
Social no drop mountain bike ride led by Motion Makers through Bent Creek singletrack, paced for beginners and intermediates. Weekly Saturday loop finishes with a shop meetup and Danishes at Asheville on Bikes.
Social no drop mountain bike ride led by Motion Makers through Bent Creek singletrack, paced for beginners and intermediates. Weekly Saturday loop finishes with a shop meetup and Danishes at Asheville on Bikes.
Social no drop mountain bike ride led by Motion Makers through Bent Creek singletrack, paced for beginners and intermediates. Weekly Saturday loop finishes with a shop meetup and Danishes at Asheville on Bikes.
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Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.
Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.
Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.
Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.
A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.
A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.
A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.