
Rice Pinnacle Bent Creek Trail
A brisk 5 to 5.5 mile group hike on Bent Creek’s Rice Pinnacle trails, keeping a 2.7 to 3 mph pace. One midpoint water break before wrapping up around 10:50–11:00 p.m. for a social, fitness-focused outing.
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Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
Moderate-pace 5 to 5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot, moving around 2.7 to 3 mph with a single halfway water break. Expect to finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

A brisk morning group hike at about 3.2 mph through gently rolling woods on Bull Creek Trail, connecting to the Swannanoa River trail for 5–6 miles. Expect serene waterways, a return by late morning, and leashed well behaved dogs welcome.

A brisk morning group hike at about 3.2 mph through gently rolling woods on Bull Creek Trail, connecting to the Swannanoa River trail for 5–6 miles. Expect serene waterways, a return by late morning, and leashed well behaved dogs welcome.
A brisk morning group hike at about 3.2 mph through gently rolling woods on Bull Creek Trail, connecting to the Swannanoa River trail for 5–6 miles. Expect serene waterways, a return by late morning, and leashed well behaved dogs welcome.

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.

Women only mountain bike rides on Rice Pinnacle singletrack offering an intermediate no drop pace and a beginner chill option focused on skill building, guided group riding, and trail camaraderie.

Women only mountain bike rides on Rice Pinnacle singletrack offering an intermediate no drop pace and a beginner chill option focused on skill building, guided group riding, and trail camaraderie.
Women only mountain bike rides on Rice Pinnacle singletrack offering an intermediate no drop pace and a beginner chill option focused on skill building, guided group riding, and trail camaraderie.

A casual, beginner friendly evening stroll on gentle park trails with a flexible 1 to 2 mile route. Meet at the picnic shelter for an easy paced walk and low key community hangout.

A casual, beginner friendly evening stroll on gentle park trails with a flexible 1 to 2 mile route. Meet at the picnic shelter for an easy paced walk and low key community hangout.
A casual, beginner friendly evening stroll on gentle park trails with a flexible 1 to 2 mile route. Meet at the picnic shelter for an easy paced walk and low key community hangout.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the way out at a steady moderate pace with breaks and a 15-minute snack stop. Blue Ridge Pastures rewards the effort with wide panoramic mountain views.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the way out at a steady moderate pace with breaks and a 15-minute snack stop. Blue Ridge Pastures rewards the effort with wide panoramic mountain views.
Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the way out at a steady moderate pace with breaks and a 15-minute snack stop. Blue Ridge Pastures rewards the effort with wide panoramic mountain views.

Casual slow paced mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's singletrack at Ledford Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels to pedal, chat, and practice trail skills. Group led by Asheville on Bikes for evening community riding.

Casual slow paced mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's singletrack at Ledford Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels to pedal, chat, and practice trail skills. Group led by Asheville on Bikes for evening community riding.
Casual slow paced mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's singletrack at Ledford Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels to pedal, chat, and practice trail skills. Group led by Asheville on Bikes for evening community riding.

A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.

A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.
A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate-paced walk through wooded trails and scenic waterfall views. Ideal for meeting new people while exploring a classic Blue Ridge outdoor route.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate-paced walk through wooded trails and scenic waterfall views. Ideal for meeting new people while exploring a classic Blue Ridge outdoor route.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate-paced walk through wooded trails and scenic waterfall views. Ideal for meeting new people while exploring a classic Blue Ridge outdoor route.

Guided daytime hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains to a Pisgah-area waterfall, with local trail knowledge and scenic overlooks along the way. Expect a moderate-pace trek focused on nature immersion and safe group travel.

Guided daytime hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains to a Pisgah-area waterfall, with local trail knowledge and scenic overlooks along the way. Expect a moderate-pace trek focused on nature immersion and safe group travel.
Guided daytime hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains to a Pisgah-area waterfall, with local trail knowledge and scenic overlooks along the way. Expect a moderate-pace trek focused on nature immersion and safe group travel.

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.
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.

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 guided hike to a scenic Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs steady movement with an outdoor yoga session and mindful breathing. Unplug and unwind in the fresh mountain air for a grounding, nature-based reset.
A guided hike to a scenic Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs steady movement with an outdoor yoga session and mindful breathing. Unplug and unwind in the fresh mountain air for a grounding, nature-based reset.
A guided hike to a scenic Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs steady movement with an outdoor yoga session and mindful breathing. Unplug and unwind in the fresh mountain air for a grounding, nature-based reset.

Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.

Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.
Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.

Relaxed no-drop mountain-bike laps on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, welcoming all skill levels for social riding and light skills practice; the group reconvenes at the shop afterward for coffee and warm danishes.

Relaxed no-drop mountain-bike laps on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, welcoming all skill levels for social riding and light skills practice; the group reconvenes at the shop afterward for coffee and warm danishes.
Relaxed no-drop mountain-bike laps on Bent Creek’s Ledford Branch trails, welcoming all skill levels for social riding and light skills practice; the group reconvenes at the shop afterward for coffee and warm danishes.