
Rice Pinnacle Lollipop: 5.3 mi., 530 ft. Elev. Gain
A gentle 5.3-mile Bent Creek loop on Wolf Branch and Corvair trail connectors with 530 feet of climbing at a steady 2.4 mph pace; casual hikers with basic hill experience and carpool planning encouraged.
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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.

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.

Morning group hike following a lollipop loop from Reeves Cove Road up to Scott Mountain, beginning at the trailhead past Enka Lake on Pisgah Forest Access Road; roadside parking is limited so carpool if possible.

Morning group hike following a lollipop loop from Reeves Cove Road up to Scott Mountain, beginning at the trailhead past Enka Lake on Pisgah Forest Access Road; roadside parking is limited so carpool if possible.
Morning group hike following a lollipop loop from Reeves Cove Road up to Scott Mountain, beginning at the trailhead past Enka Lake on Pisgah Forest Access Road; roadside parking is limited so carpool if possible.

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.

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.

Trails recently reopened after Hurricane Helene wind through mixed hardwoods on a 2.6-mile loop with about 308 feet elevation, including a shallow water crossing; dog-friendly, not wheelchair accessible, waterproof shoes advised.

Trails recently reopened after Hurricane Helene wind through mixed hardwoods on a 2.6-mile loop with about 308 feet elevation, including a shallow water crossing; dog-friendly, not wheelchair accessible, waterproof shoes advised.
Trails recently reopened after Hurricane Helene wind through mixed hardwoods on a 2.6-mile loop with about 308 feet elevation, including a shallow water crossing; dog-friendly, not wheelchair accessible, waterproof shoes advised.

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.

Casual no drop mountain bike ride on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels; group heads to the shop afterward for warm danishes and socializing.

Casual no drop mountain bike ride on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels; group heads to the shop afterward for warm danishes and socializing.
Casual no drop mountain bike ride on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels; group heads to the shop afterward for warm danishes and socializing.

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.

Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.

Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.
Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.

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.