
Scenic AVL #5: Murdock Grove Weaver Blvd Loop
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.

Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.
Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.

Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.

Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.
Gentle 3.3 mile loop through mixed hardwoods in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, paced as a leisurely leg stretcher ideal for beginner hikers; organized by the WNC Sierra Club with online registration required.

Gentle 6–8 mile no-drop mountain bike loop on nearby singletrack, designed for women riders of mixed abilities with supportive pacing, beginner-friendly skills coaching, and community-led group riding.

Gentle 6–8 mile no-drop mountain bike loop on nearby singletrack, designed for women riders of mixed abilities with supportive pacing, beginner-friendly skills coaching, and community-led group riding.
Gentle 6–8 mile no-drop mountain bike loop on nearby singletrack, designed for women riders of mixed abilities with supportive pacing, beginner-friendly skills coaching, and community-led group riding.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

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 lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.

Twilight lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.
Twilight lakeside stroll along Lake Junaluska led by Asheville Visitor Center guides, showcasing calm water views, boardwalks, and mountain sunsets. Gentle, all-ages guided walk ideal for casual hikers and community meetups.
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.