
Rice Pinnacle Bent Creek Trail
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.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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 guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.

A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.

Casual no drop mountain bike rides from Ledford Branch Trailhead on Bent Creek trails, led by Motion Makers; beginner friendly pace with group support, then a convivial shop stop for coffee and danishes.

Casual no drop mountain bike rides from Ledford Branch Trailhead on Bent Creek trails, led by Motion Makers; beginner friendly pace with group support, then a convivial shop stop for coffee and danishes.
Casual no drop mountain bike rides from Ledford Branch Trailhead on Bent Creek trails, led by Motion Makers; beginner friendly pace with group support, then a convivial shop stop for coffee and danishes.

Women-focused mountain bike group rides hit Bent Creek trails with Monday evening meetups at Ledford Parking Lot and an alternative Wednesday morning option. Choose a pace by skill level and roll out together for supportive, community-led singletrack miles.

Women-focused mountain bike group rides hit Bent Creek trails with Monday evening meetups at Ledford Parking Lot and an alternative Wednesday morning option. Choose a pace by skill level and roll out together for supportive, community-led singletrack miles.
Women-focused mountain bike group rides hit Bent Creek trails with Monday evening meetups at Ledford Parking Lot and an alternative Wednesday morning option. Choose a pace by skill level and roll out together for supportive, community-led singletrack miles.

Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.

Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.
Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.

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.

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.