
Stony Knob to Elk Pasture
Out and back hike along the Green River on a nicely shaded trail, paced around 2.5 mph for a steady but relaxed group outing. Well behaved dogs are welcome; come prepared with appropriate hiking gear for changing conditions.
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A brisk 5-mile out-and-back trail hike starting from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, moving at roughly 2.9–3.4 mph. Expect a steady pace with a midpoint water break before returning to the trailhead.

A brisk 5-mile out-and-back trail hike starting from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, moving at roughly 2.9–3.4 mph. Expect a steady pace with a midpoint water break before returning to the trailhead.
A brisk 5-mile out-and-back trail hike starting from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, moving at roughly 2.9–3.4 mph. Expect a steady pace with a midpoint water break before returning to the trailhead.

A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.

A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.

Morning group walk through the NC Arboretum’s gardens and streamside paths, with guided 5K and 10K options. Expect well groomed trails, moderate hills, and some stair climbing, with free registration and optional donation.

Morning group walk through the NC Arboretum’s gardens and streamside paths, with guided 5K and 10K options. Expect well groomed trails, moderate hills, and some stair climbing, with free registration and optional donation.
Morning group walk through the NC Arboretum’s gardens and streamside paths, with guided 5K and 10K options. Expect well groomed trails, moderate hills, and some stair climbing, with free registration and optional donation.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic mountain lake views. Expect local nature and history tidbits plus a friendly group meetup geared toward casual walkers.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic mountain lake views. Expect local nature and history tidbits plus a friendly group meetup geared toward casual walkers.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic mountain lake views. Expect local nature and history tidbits plus a friendly group meetup geared toward casual walkers.

A 5.3-mile Bent Creek loop using Wolf Branch and Corvair Trail segments plus connectors, with a mellow 530-foot climb. Moderate 2.4 mph pace aimed at hikers comfortable with mild hills and a carpool meetup.

A 5.3-mile Bent Creek loop using Wolf Branch and Corvair Trail segments plus connectors, with a mellow 530-foot climb. Moderate 2.4 mph pace aimed at hikers comfortable with mild hills and a carpool meetup.
A 5.3-mile Bent Creek loop using Wolf Branch and Corvair Trail segments plus connectors, with a mellow 530-foot climb. Moderate 2.4 mph pace aimed at hikers comfortable with mild hills and a carpool meetup.

An easy pace group walk through Asheville’s River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Flexible 3–4 mile out and back with a kindness focused, low pressure social vibe.

An easy pace group walk through Asheville’s River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Flexible 3–4 mile out and back with a kindness focused, low pressure social vibe.
An easy pace group walk through Asheville’s River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Flexible 3–4 mile out and back with a kindness focused, low pressure social vibe.

A daytime group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-driven pace and classic Blue Ridge scenery. Expect a forested trail walk ending at the waterfall, with time to connect and explore outdoors together.

A daytime group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-driven pace and classic Blue Ridge scenery. Expect a forested trail walk ending at the waterfall, with time to connect and explore outdoors together.
A daytime group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, community-driven pace and classic Blue Ridge scenery. Expect a forested trail walk ending at the waterfall, with time to connect and explore outdoors together.

Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.

Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.
Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.

Weekly DIY group bike ride meeting at the Riverside Dr & Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid-ride hangout breaks. Routes range from chill flat greenway cruising to progressively longer, hillier rides through the month.

Weekly DIY group bike ride meeting at the Riverside Dr & Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid-ride hangout breaks. Routes range from chill flat greenway cruising to progressively longer, hillier rides through the month.
Weekly DIY group bike ride meeting at the Riverside Dr & Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid-ride hangout breaks. Routes range from chill flat greenway cruising to progressively longer, hillier rides through the month.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

A brisk-paced night loop hike out of Haw Creek/East Asheville with moderate-to-strenuous elevation gain that may reach 1,000 feet over 6.5 miles. Meet in the Groce United Methodist Church parking lot for a steady 2.5–3.0 mph group trek.

A brisk-paced night loop hike out of Haw Creek/East Asheville with moderate-to-strenuous elevation gain that may reach 1,000 feet over 6.5 miles. Meet in the Groce United Methodist Church parking lot for a steady 2.5–3.0 mph group trek.
A brisk-paced night loop hike out of Haw Creek/East Asheville with moderate-to-strenuous elevation gain that may reach 1,000 feet over 6.5 miles. Meet in the Groce United Methodist Church parking lot for a steady 2.5–3.0 mph group trek.
Playful outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, curious goats that wander, nuzzle, and spark lots of giggles. A lighthearted, all-levels session in a farm setting near Candler with Asheville Wellness Tours.
Playful outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, curious goats that wander, nuzzle, and spark lots of giggles. A lighthearted, all-levels session in a farm setting near Candler with Asheville Wellness Tours.
Playful outdoor yoga flow surrounded by friendly, curious goats that wander, nuzzle, and spark lots of giggles. A lighthearted, all-levels session in a farm setting near Candler with Asheville Wellness Tours.

Casual social group bike ride around Asheville that culminates in an outdoor coffee meetup; easy pace route welcomes all skill levels and builds community connections with Asheville on Bikes.

Casual social group bike ride around Asheville that culminates in an outdoor coffee meetup; easy pace route welcomes all skill levels and builds community connections with Asheville on Bikes.
Casual social group bike ride around Asheville that culminates in an outdoor coffee meetup; easy pace route welcomes all skill levels and builds community connections with Asheville on Bikes.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.
A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.

A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.
A social pace mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead into Bent Creek’s singletrack, with a friendly “slow cial” vibe geared toward steady cruising and community connection on the trails.

An evening group stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile circuit around the lake trail. Rain or shine meetup with plans to pause only for significant lightning storms.

An evening group stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile circuit around the lake trail. Rain or shine meetup with plans to pause only for significant lightning storms.
An evening group stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile circuit around the lake trail. Rain or shine meetup with plans to pause only for significant lightning storms.