
Scenic AVL #4 - Weaverville Wander
Headlamp lit night hike up Hamburg Mountain covering 7 miles on road with 1,100 feet of steep elevation gain; very strenuous climbs require trekking poles, 2L water, snacks, and a best-effort pace uphill.
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Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.
Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

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.

Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.

Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.
Steady 8.5-mile moderate hike with a 1,200-foot ascent to Raven Cliffs Falls, passing a waterfall overlook and a suspension bridge; optional 5-mile route available for a shorter outing.

Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.

Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.
Easy community paced 6 mile out and back on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with gentle climbs and forested singletrack. Includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs are welcome for a relaxed morning hike.

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.

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.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.

Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.
Moonlit forest trek to glimpse bioluminescent blue ghost fireflies during a guided night hike, focusing on quiet, dim light viewing and naturalist interpretation of seasonal mating displays.

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.

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.

3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.

3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.
3.5-mile neighborhood walk into Grove Park with a steady uphill outbound and downhill return; moderate-paced, social outing meeting at Sunset Park for community walkers exploring hilly residential streets.

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.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.

Social Monday night group ride departs Cooperative Coffee at 8:00 and rolls 10–14 miles with about 1,000 feet of climbing en route to Hole Doughnuts. No-drop, mixed-ability pace with a Google Meet option.

Social Monday night group ride departs Cooperative Coffee at 8:00 and rolls 10–14 miles with about 1,000 feet of climbing en route to Hole Doughnuts. No-drop, mixed-ability pace with a Google Meet option.
Social Monday night group ride departs Cooperative Coffee at 8:00 and rolls 10–14 miles with about 1,000 feet of climbing en route to Hole Doughnuts. No-drop, mixed-ability pace with a Google Meet option.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.
Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Headlamp-lit treetop climbs through Asheville pines with rope bridges, zipline elements, and elevated challenge stations under summer twilight; guided instructors support beginners through intermediate climbers for a luminous outdoor adventure.

Headlamp-lit treetop climbs through Asheville pines with rope bridges, zipline elements, and elevated challenge stations under summer twilight; guided instructors support beginners through intermediate climbers for a luminous outdoor adventure.
Headlamp-lit treetop climbs through Asheville pines with rope bridges, zipline elements, and elevated challenge stations under summer twilight; guided instructors support beginners through intermediate climbers for a luminous outdoor adventure.

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.