Scenic AVL #3: Kennilworth
Scenic 5 mile moderate plus road hike through Kenilworth and South Asheville with historic church and cemetery stops, Kenilworth Park, and Chiles House; climbs Reservoir Road for a 670 foot gain and panoramic view.
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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.
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.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
A moderate 5.3 mile loop over Lookout Mountain and East Ridge with 1,100 feet of climbing, ridge line views, and a brisk pace; expect about two hours with a single mid hike water break.
A moderate 5.3 mile loop over Lookout Mountain and East Ridge with 1,100 feet of climbing, ridge line views, and a brisk pace; expect about two hours with a single mid hike water break.
A moderate 5.3 mile loop over Lookout Mountain and East Ridge with 1,100 feet of climbing, ridge line views, and a brisk pace; expect about two hours with a single mid hike water break.
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.
Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.
Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.
Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.
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.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
A guided 2 mile hike through the NC Arboretum on Running Cedar Road, Creekside Trail, and Carolina Mountain Trail, suitable for beginners and hosted by Asheville Introverts for relaxed nature exploration.
Gentle lakeside stroll to Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, featuring scenic shoreline views, easy terrain, and family friendly pacing ideal for casual walkers and photographers.
Gentle lakeside stroll to Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, featuring scenic shoreline views, easy terrain, and family friendly pacing ideal for casual walkers and photographers.
Gentle lakeside stroll to Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, featuring scenic shoreline views, easy terrain, and family friendly pacing ideal for casual walkers and photographers.
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.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
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.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Pedal through blossoming neighborhoods and scenic greenways on a relaxed, all-abilities spring group ride with family friendly stops, coffee and snack breaks, and brief advocacy highlights promoting safer streets.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Morning neighborhood group ride that winds to local cafes for a relaxed coffee meetup; casual, social cycling led by Asheville on Bikes, welcoming all skill levels and bike types.
Morning neighborhood group ride that winds to local cafes for a relaxed coffee meetup; casual, social cycling led by Asheville on Bikes, welcoming all skill levels and bike types.
Morning neighborhood group ride that winds to local cafes for a relaxed coffee meetup; casual, social cycling led by Asheville on Bikes, welcoming all skill levels and bike types.
Monday 8am community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1,000 ft climbing, paced no drop for mixed abilities, finishing with coffee and Hole Doughnuts; weekly meetup welcoming varied skill levels.
Monday 8am community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1,000 ft climbing, paced no drop for mixed abilities, finishing with coffee and Hole Doughnuts; weekly meetup welcoming varied skill levels.
Monday 8am community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with about 1,000 ft climbing, paced no drop for mixed abilities, finishing with coffee and Hole Doughnuts; weekly meetup welcoming varied skill levels.
Twilight stroll along the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and a two mile lakeside trail, emphasizing quiet birdwatching and gentle pacing; planned rain or shine unless significant lightning forces cancellation.
Twilight stroll along the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and a two mile lakeside trail, emphasizing quiet birdwatching and gentle pacing; planned rain or shine unless significant lightning forces cancellation.
Twilight stroll along the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop and a two mile lakeside trail, emphasizing quiet birdwatching and gentle pacing; planned rain or shine unless significant lightning forces cancellation.