
Rice Pinnacle Bent Creek Trail
Brisk, 5–5.5 mile group hike at a steady 2.7–3 mph pace with one midpoint water break; afternoon start due to cold weather and planned finish around 3:30–3:40 p.m.
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Fast-paced 10.5-mile cardio hike through Bent Creek River Park with steady motion and occasional trail running; fitness-oriented group moves continuously with limited breaks and expects participants to keep up or know their route back.

Fast-paced 10.5-mile cardio hike through Bent Creek River Park with steady motion and occasional trail running; fitness-oriented group moves continuously with limited breaks and expects participants to keep up or know their route back.
Fast-paced 10.5-mile cardio hike through Bent Creek River Park with steady motion and occasional trail running; fitness-oriented group moves continuously with limited breaks and expects participants to keep up or know their route back.

Women only mountain bike groups ride Rice Pinnacle singletrack at an intermediate no drop pace, with a separate beginner chill option; meetup at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead for guided community rides.

Women only mountain bike groups ride Rice Pinnacle singletrack at an intermediate no drop pace, with a separate beginner chill option; meetup at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead for guided community rides.
Women only mountain bike groups ride Rice Pinnacle singletrack at an intermediate no drop pace, with a separate beginner chill option; meetup at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead for guided community rides.

Flat, easy creekside hike along Big Laurel Creek to the French Broad confluence, a 7.4 mile roundtrip with minimal elevation, riverside lunch stop, and about 4 to 4.5 hours; Sierra Club registration required.

Flat, easy creekside hike along Big Laurel Creek to the French Broad confluence, a 7.4 mile roundtrip with minimal elevation, riverside lunch stop, and about 4 to 4.5 hours; Sierra Club registration required.
Flat, easy creekside hike along Big Laurel Creek to the French Broad confluence, a 7.4 mile roundtrip with minimal elevation, riverside lunch stop, and about 4 to 4.5 hours; Sierra Club registration required.

Social gravel ride through Bent Creek's Rice Pinnacle area, featuring mellow paced group gravel riding on forest roads and scenic gravel tracks; organized by Asheville on Bikes with Liberty Bicycles for community cyclists.

Social gravel ride through Bent Creek's Rice Pinnacle area, featuring mellow paced group gravel riding on forest roads and scenic gravel tracks; organized by Asheville on Bikes with Liberty Bicycles for community cyclists.
Social gravel ride through Bent Creek's Rice Pinnacle area, featuring mellow paced group gravel riding on forest roads and scenic gravel tracks; organized by Asheville on Bikes with Liberty Bicycles for community cyclists.

Scenic moderate hike through DuPont State Recreational Forest from Corn Mill Shoals to Bridal Veil Falls, roughly 6.5 miles round-trip with about 550 feet gain. Expect wet stream crossings—bring water shoes and a towel.

Scenic moderate hike through DuPont State Recreational Forest from Corn Mill Shoals to Bridal Veil Falls, roughly 6.5 miles round-trip with about 550 feet gain. Expect wet stream crossings—bring water shoes and a towel.
Scenic moderate hike through DuPont State Recreational Forest from Corn Mill Shoals to Bridal Veil Falls, roughly 6.5 miles round-trip with about 550 feet gain. Expect wet stream crossings—bring water shoes and a towel.

Morning 2.6-mile loop on recently reopened trails with a moderate 308-foot climb, shallow creek crossings, and dog-friendly paths; bring waterproof shoes and water for uneven, unpaved terrain.

Morning 2.6-mile loop on recently reopened trails with a moderate 308-foot climb, shallow creek crossings, and dog-friendly paths; bring waterproof shoes and water for uneven, unpaved terrain.
Morning 2.6-mile loop on recently reopened trails with a moderate 308-foot climb, shallow creek crossings, and dog-friendly paths; bring waterproof shoes and water for uneven, unpaved terrain.

No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack at an easy to moderate pace, led for all skill levels; social post ride stop at the shop for warm danishes and casual conversation.

No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack at an easy to moderate pace, led for all skill levels; social post ride stop at the shop for warm danishes and casual conversation.
No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack at an easy to moderate pace, led for all skill levels; social post ride stop at the shop for warm danishes and casual conversation.

Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.

Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.
Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.

Casual group bike ride led by Asheville on Bikes through city streets that pauses for coffee and photos; riders of all levels gather for a relaxed cruise focused on community connection and bike camaraderie.

Casual group bike ride led by Asheville on Bikes through city streets that pauses for coffee and photos; riders of all levels gather for a relaxed cruise focused on community connection and bike camaraderie.
Casual group bike ride led by Asheville on Bikes through city streets that pauses for coffee and photos; riders of all levels gather for a relaxed cruise focused on community connection and bike camaraderie.

Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.

Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.
Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.

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.

Racing tempo road cycling training covering about 45 to 50 miles with an occasionally split B group for slightly slower riders. Expect fast pace, confident pack handling, and no guarantee of waits for dropped riders.

Racing tempo road cycling training covering about 45 to 50 miles with an occasionally split B group for slightly slower riders. Expect fast pace, confident pack handling, and no guarantee of waits for dropped riders.
Racing tempo road cycling training covering about 45 to 50 miles with an occasionally split B group for slightly slower riders. Expect fast pace, confident pack handling, and no guarantee of waits for dropped riders.