
Hard Times to Grassy Knob to Cove Creek Loop - 7.3 Miles - 1600 Ft Elevation
Steady climb to Grassy Knob with steep switchbacks, then MST ridge walking to Chestnut Cove Overlook on a 7.3-mile loop with 1600 ft gain; brisk 2.5 mph pace, expect winter trail conditions.
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Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.

Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.
Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.

Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.

Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.
Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.

3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.

3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.
3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.

3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.

3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.
3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.

Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.

Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.
Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.

Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.

Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.
Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.
Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.
Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

Evening stroll across Helen's Bridge into east Asheville neighborhoods, looping McLain Street for a roughly 3 mile route with city skyline viewpoints and relaxed pace. Meet in the gravel lot for a friendly community walk.

Evening stroll across Helen's Bridge into east Asheville neighborhoods, looping McLain Street for a roughly 3 mile route with city skyline viewpoints and relaxed pace. Meet in the gravel lot for a friendly community walk.
Evening stroll across Helen's Bridge into east Asheville neighborhoods, looping McLain Street for a roughly 3 mile route with city skyline viewpoints and relaxed pace. Meet in the gravel lot for a friendly community walk.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.
Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Easy pace group ride through Asheville neighborhoods ending at a local cafe for coffee; Asheville on Bikes hosts a social, all levels bike meetup focused on community connection and casual conversation.

Easy pace group ride through Asheville neighborhoods ending at a local cafe for coffee; Asheville on Bikes hosts a social, all levels bike meetup focused on community connection and casual conversation.
Easy pace group ride through Asheville neighborhoods ending at a local cafe for coffee; Asheville on Bikes hosts a social, all levels bike meetup focused on community connection and casual conversation.

Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.

Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.
Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.

Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.

Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.

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Brisk 3 to 4 mile River Arts District loop over Haywood and Craven Street bridges, paced for sober curious adults, departing promptly at 10:10am; ends with a coffee meetup at Ultra Coffeebar (limited parking).
Brisk 3 to 4 mile River Arts District loop over Haywood and Craven Street bridges, paced for sober curious adults, departing promptly at 10:10am; ends with a coffee meetup at Ultra Coffeebar (limited parking).

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Social Monday bike ride of 10–14 miles with about 1,000 ft climbing, starting at Cooperative Coffee and ending at Hole Doughnuts; no-drop, beginner-friendly pace with a virtual join option.
Social Monday bike ride of 10–14 miles with about 1,000 ft climbing, starting at Cooperative Coffee and ending at Hole Doughnuts; no-drop, beginner-friendly pace with a virtual join option.