
Hard Times to Grassy Knob to Chestnut Cove Loop - 7.3 mi, 1600 ft
Steep, fast paced 7.3 mile loop with 1,600 ft of climbing across Grassy Knob and Chestnut Cove Overlook; mostly singletrack on Bent Creek trails at a brisk 2.7 mph pace.
Similar Events

A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.

Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.

Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.
Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.

Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.

Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.
Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.

A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.

A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.
A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.

A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.

A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.

Pushing sustained high speeds on a 45-50 mile road loop around Asheville, this fast-paced training ride targets experienced cyclists and sometimes splits into a B group; it is not a guaranteed no-drop outing.

Pushing sustained high speeds on a 45-50 mile road loop around Asheville, this fast-paced training ride targets experienced cyclists and sometimes splits into a B group; it is not a guaranteed no-drop outing.
Pushing sustained high speeds on a 45-50 mile road loop around Asheville, this fast-paced training ride targets experienced cyclists and sometimes splits into a B group; it is not a guaranteed no-drop outing.

Early evening Monday ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1000 ft of climbing; no drop pace welcomes all skill levels and culminates in a casual doughnut stop and coffee meetup.

Early evening Monday ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1000 ft of climbing; no drop pace welcomes all skill levels and culminates in a casual doughnut stop and coffee meetup.
Early evening Monday ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1000 ft of climbing; no drop pace welcomes all skill levels and culminates in a casual doughnut stop and coffee meetup.

A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.

A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.
A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.

Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.

Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.
Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.

Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.
Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.

Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.

Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.