
Bent Creek Adventure
Hike at Rice Pinnacle trailhead, featuring a roughly 5-mile loop beginning in pre-dawn darkness (bring a headlamp), on-leash dogs welcome, and Leave No Trace practice. Organized by Asheville Adventures 30’s & 40’s for local outdoor fitness and community members.
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Social-paced gravel cycling ride starting at Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, mixing rolling forest roads with mellow climbs. A community group ride vibe focused on connection, steady pacing, and getting outside together.

Social-paced gravel cycling ride starting at Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, mixing rolling forest roads with mellow climbs. A community group ride vibe focused on connection, steady pacing, and getting outside together.
Social-paced gravel cycling ride starting at Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, mixing rolling forest roads with mellow climbs. A community group ride vibe focused on connection, steady pacing, and getting outside together.

A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.

A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.
A social paced mountain bike group ride rolls out from the Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek for a friendly, no drop style trail loop. Expect steady climbing, flowy singletrack, and community focused riding.

A flexible out-and-back hike climbs from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Haw Creek Overlook, or farther up the hill beyond Lunch Rock. Set your own pace and bring leashed dogs.

A flexible out-and-back hike climbs from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Haw Creek Overlook, or farther up the hill beyond Lunch Rock. Set your own pace and bring leashed dogs.
A flexible out-and-back hike climbs from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Haw Creek Overlook, or farther up the hill beyond Lunch Rock. Set your own pace and bring leashed dogs.

A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and a casual post ride hang with Motion Makers riders.

A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and a casual post ride hang with Motion Makers riders.
A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails starting at Ledford Branch Trailhead. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and a casual post ride hang with Motion Makers riders.

A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.

A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady, moderate pace and plenty of waterfall-viewing stops. Expect crisp fall foliage, trail camaraderie, and an easy meet-up point in downtown Asheville before heading out.

A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.

A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.

Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.

Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.
Women’s mountain bike group ride meeting at the Ledford Parking Lot trailhead in Bent Creek, with a 6:15pm rollout (unless updated in pre ride posts). Choose the option that matches your skill level for a supportive, local trail community.

After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.

After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.
After-dark treetop climbing and zipline-style challenges under the forest canopy, guided by headlamps and safety gear. A high-energy, adrenaline-forward ropes course experience geared toward adventurous adults and older teens.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.

Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.
Women-led mountain bike group ride rolling from the Ledford parking lot trailhead in Bent Creek with posted pace and route details. Choose Monday evening or Wednesday morning options tailored to different skill levels and supportive trail camaraderie.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.

A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.

A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.
A full-day group trek for adults 50 and older, with time outdoors and an active pace. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the outing.

Weekly evening road cycling meetups roll out from a local bike shop with a 5:30 pm gather and 6 pm start. Open to all riders for social miles, steady pacing, and community camaraderie through late summer.

Weekly evening road cycling meetups roll out from a local bike shop with a 5:30 pm gather and 6 pm start. Open to all riders for social miles, steady pacing, and community camaraderie through late summer.
Weekly evening road cycling meetups roll out from a local bike shop with a 5:30 pm gather and 6 pm start. Open to all riders for social miles, steady pacing, and community camaraderie through late summer.