
2026 March Rough Creek Watershed Hike
A moderately strenuous 5 mile inner loop hike winds through Rough Creek Watershed’s near pristine forest ecosystem. Built as a community outing tied to a seasonal pale ale release, with free preregistration required.
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A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.

A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.
A moderately strenuous 5-mile guided hike along Beaver Creek Trail through a protected watershed at SAHC’s South Yellow Mountain Preserve. Expect interpretive stops on local human history, ecology, and geology over about 5.5 hours.

Multiple cycling ride options for all skill levels lead into a pop up bike park and a brewery hangout celebrating Asheville on Bikes’ 20th anniversary. Donations support AVL Unpaved and safer natural surface trail riding through a $5,000 donor match challenge.

Multiple cycling ride options for all skill levels lead into a pop up bike park and a brewery hangout celebrating Asheville on Bikes’ 20th anniversary. Donations support AVL Unpaved and safer natural surface trail riding through a $5,000 donor match challenge.
Multiple cycling ride options for all skill levels lead into a pop up bike park and a brewery hangout celebrating Asheville on Bikes’ 20th anniversary. Donations support AVL Unpaved and safer natural surface trail riding through a $5,000 donor match challenge.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

A brisk, moderate-pace 5-mile hike on the Rice Pinnacle trails in Bent Creek, moving around 3–3.2 mph with a single halfway water break. Meet at the parking lot by the bathrooms for a prompt trailhead start and wrap by late morning.

A brisk, moderate-pace 5-mile hike on the Rice Pinnacle trails in Bent Creek, moving around 3–3.2 mph with a single halfway water break. Meet at the parking lot by the bathrooms for a prompt trailhead start and wrap by late morning.
A brisk, moderate-pace 5-mile hike on the Rice Pinnacle trails in Bent Creek, moving around 3–3.2 mph with a single halfway water break. Meet at the parking lot by the bathrooms for a prompt trailhead start and wrap by late morning.

A gently undulating 5–6 mile out and back on Bull Creek Trail over to the Swannanoa River trail, moving at a steady ~3.2 mph through serene woods and peaceful waterways. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.

A gently undulating 5–6 mile out and back on Bull Creek Trail over to the Swannanoa River trail, moving at a steady ~3.2 mph through serene woods and peaceful waterways. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
A gently undulating 5–6 mile out and back on Bull Creek Trail over to the Swannanoa River trail, moving at a steady ~3.2 mph through serene woods and peaceful waterways. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.

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.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back forest hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the outbound leg at a steady ~2.3 mph pace. A snack and water break near the turnaround leads to panoramic mountain views at Blue Ridge Pastures.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back forest hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the outbound leg at a steady ~2.3 mph pace. A snack and water break near the turnaround leads to panoramic mountain views at Blue Ridge Pastures.
Somewhat strenuous 5.2-mile out-and-back forest hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackled mostly on the outbound leg at a steady ~2.3 mph pace. A snack and water break near the turnaround leads to panoramic mountain views at Blue Ridge Pastures.

Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.

Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.
Sunlit spring taps and crisp seasonal ales poured in Lookout Brewing’s brewery yard, creating a convivial community gathering focused on local craft beer and outdoor festival vibes.

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.

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.

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.

Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.

Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.
Casual sand volleyball games on the brewery courts with a $5 wristband from the outdoor bar. Low pressure, non competitive play with time to grab beers and hang out with a friendly local crowd.

Casual dusk urban cruise through Asheville’s bike paths and greenways, welcoming riders of all abilities for a relaxed group spin, finishing with social beverages at New Belgium Brewery.

Casual dusk urban cruise through Asheville’s bike paths and greenways, welcoming riders of all abilities for a relaxed group spin, finishing with social beverages at New Belgium Brewery.
Casual dusk urban cruise through Asheville’s bike paths and greenways, welcoming riders of all abilities for a relaxed group spin, finishing with social beverages at New Belgium Brewery.

Casual group cycling meetup rolling out from a bike-and-coffee workshop for a multi-surface route that mixes pavement, gravel, and back roads. Social pace and community vibes with Asheville on Bikes and Rockgeist Social Club.

Casual group cycling meetup rolling out from a bike-and-coffee workshop for a multi-surface route that mixes pavement, gravel, and back roads. Social pace and community vibes with Asheville on Bikes and Rockgeist Social Club.
Casual group cycling meetup rolling out from a bike-and-coffee workshop for a multi-surface route that mixes pavement, gravel, and back roads. Social pace and community vibes with Asheville on Bikes and Rockgeist Social Club.

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.

Evening paved group runs of 3.0 and 5.5 miles through central Asheville streets, meeting in the brewery's parking lot to usher in daylight savings and enjoy post-run brews.

Evening paved group runs of 3.0 and 5.5 miles through central Asheville streets, meeting in the brewery's parking lot to usher in daylight savings and enjoy post-run brews.
Evening paved group runs of 3.0 and 5.5 miles through central Asheville streets, meeting in the brewery's parking lot to usher in daylight savings and enjoy post-run brews.

Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.

Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.
Walk through rhododendron-shaded woods to a cascading waterfall on a moderate-paced group hike, navigating rocky singletrack and boardwalks; meet at the organizer's trailhead meetup, and bring sturdy shoes and water.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.
Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

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.