Biltmore sunflower Lagoon trail walk for pass holders
Late-September sunflower views set the tone for a mostly flat, 3-mile round-trip walk from Antler Village parking lot #2 down a paved path to the lagoon, with a short gravel stretch. Bring water and a hat for limited shade, and consider a picnic lunch from your car after the walk.
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Guided educational walk led by Mark Schmidt from the Gardener’s Cottage through Biltmore Gardens to view multiple Champion Trees, then a short drive to the Lagoon for more. Roughly 3 miles of moderate walking with limited attendance and a $70 entry fee without a pass.
Guided educational walk led by Mark Schmidt from the Gardener’s Cottage through Biltmore Gardens to view multiple Champion Trees, then a short drive to the Lagoon for more. Roughly 3 miles of moderate walking with limited attendance and a $70 entry fee without a pass.
Guided educational walk led by Mark Schmidt from the Gardener’s Cottage through Biltmore Gardens to view multiple Champion Trees, then a short drive to the Lagoon for more. Roughly 3 miles of moderate walking with limited attendance and a $70 entry fee without a pass.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A moderately difficult 3.5-mile counterclockwise loop on Biltmore’s narrow Westover Black Trail, winding through quiet woodlands with steady elevation changes. Suited for walkers who want a brisk, scenic group hike starting near The Inn.
A midday bike parade rolls through the River Arts District before returning to the brewery for a casual, community-forward Tour de Fat hangout. Expect cycling fun, post-ride beer vibes, and an open Liquid Center through evening last call.
A midday bike parade rolls through the River Arts District before returning to the brewery for a casual, community-forward Tour de Fat hangout. Expect cycling fun, post-ride beer vibes, and an open Liquid Center through evening last call.
A midday bike parade rolls through the River Arts District before returning to the brewery for a casual, community-forward Tour de Fat hangout. Expect cycling fun, post-ride beer vibes, and an open Liquid Center through evening last call.
A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.
A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.
A self guided daytime walk through Riverside Cemetery that blends fact, fiction, and Asheville literary history tied to Thomas Wolfe’s characters and inspirations. Starts at the front gate with nearby Birch Street parking and takes about two hours.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
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Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
A morning out and back hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway starting at the Folk Art Center, heading to Haw Creek Overlook for panoramic ridge views. Gather with Worship in the Wild for an easy-to-follow group trail meet-up with ample parking.
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A morning out and back hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway starting at the Folk Art Center, heading to Haw Creek Overlook for panoramic ridge views. Gather with Worship in the Wild for an easy-to-follow group trail meet-up with ample parking.
Passholder only farmers market at Deerpark with estate grown honey, sunflower oil, hydroponic lettuces, microgreens, herbs, and estate raised meats and leather, plus Biltmore wines. Mix and mingle over free samples, 20% off Biltmore Grown goods, and live background sets.
Passholder only farmers market at Deerpark with estate grown honey, sunflower oil, hydroponic lettuces, microgreens, herbs, and estate raised meats and leather, plus Biltmore wines. Mix and mingle over free samples, 20% off Biltmore Grown goods, and live background sets.
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Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
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An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk, with time for casual birdwatching and quiet conversation. Planned rain or shine unless lightning.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk, with time for casual birdwatching and quiet conversation. Planned rain or shine unless lightning.
An evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk, with time for casual birdwatching and quiet conversation. Planned rain or shine unless lightning.
A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.
A free small group walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, guided by trained volunteers. Expect seasonal deep dives into wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history across multiple forest types.
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Guided botany hike through a rare Pine Barrens ecosystem led by retired National Forest Service botanist Gary Kauffman. Scout for endemic fall blooms like Rhiannon’s Aster in the serpentine barrens of western North Carolina.
Guided botany hike through a rare Pine Barrens ecosystem led by retired National Forest Service botanist Gary Kauffman. Scout for endemic fall blooms like Rhiannon’s Aster in the serpentine barrens of western North Carolina.
Guided botany hike through a rare Pine Barrens ecosystem led by retired National Forest Service botanist Gary Kauffman. Scout for endemic fall blooms like Rhiannon’s Aster in the serpentine barrens of western North Carolina.
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A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
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A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.