
Bent Creek and Fill Cheeks
An easy 4.5 mile Bent Creek loop from Ledford Branch Trailhead via Deer Lake Lodge and Ledford Branch Road, paced for a group meetup. Wrap up with a casual lunch hang at Griff's Kitchen after the hike.
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A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew. Expect a scenic waterfall trail walk with steady pacing, photo stops, and casual conversation on the way in and out.

A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew. Expect a scenic waterfall trail walk with steady pacing, photo stops, and casual conversation on the way in and out.
A midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew. Expect a scenic waterfall trail walk with steady pacing, photo stops, and casual conversation on the way in and out.

A relaxed, social morning hike to Catawba Falls with time to soak in autumn scenery and waterfall views at an easy pace. After the trail, the group heads into Old Fort for a laid-back lunch and conversation.

A relaxed, social morning hike to Catawba Falls with time to soak in autumn scenery and waterfall views at an easy pace. After the trail, the group heads into Old Fort for a laid-back lunch and conversation.
A relaxed, social morning hike to Catawba Falls with time to soak in autumn scenery and waterfall views at an easy pace. After the trail, the group heads into Old Fort for a laid-back lunch and conversation.

Spend a full day on a low-cost group trek designed for adults 50 and older, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a community-centered outdoor outing.

Spend a full day on a low-cost group trek designed for adults 50 and older, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a community-centered outdoor outing.
Spend a full day on a low-cost group trek designed for adults 50 and older, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation and a community-centered outdoor outing.

A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.

A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.
A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.

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 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 hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.

A hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.
A hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.

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 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 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-focused mountain bike group ride in Bent Creek, meeting at Ledford Parking Lot/Branch Trailhead for a 6:15pm rollout. Weekly options are geared to different skill levels, with route details shared in pre-ride posts.

Women-focused mountain bike group ride in Bent Creek, meeting at Ledford Parking Lot/Branch Trailhead for a 6:15pm rollout. Weekly options are geared to different skill levels, with route details shared in pre-ride posts.
Women-focused mountain bike group ride in Bent Creek, meeting at Ledford Parking Lot/Branch Trailhead for a 6:15pm rollout. Weekly options are geared to different skill levels, with route details shared in pre-ride posts.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.
An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.

A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.

A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.
A guided 5K autumn walk through the NC Arboretum during peak leaf color, starting at the Baker Visitor Center and heading down Wesley Branch Trail. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, groomed paths, and a loop through the Azalea Garden via Bent Creek Road.

Casual group bike ride that ends with an outdoor coffee hang, blending light exercise with social time and conversation. Expect a relaxed pace geared toward community connection with local Asheville cyclists.

Casual group bike ride that ends with an outdoor coffee hang, blending light exercise with social time and conversation. Expect a relaxed pace geared toward community connection with local Asheville cyclists.
Casual group bike ride that ends with an outdoor coffee hang, blending light exercise with social time and conversation. Expect a relaxed pace geared toward community connection with local Asheville cyclists.

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 relaxed evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, then a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Social but low pressure pace geared toward introverts, with plans to walk rain or shine unless lightning.

A relaxed evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, then a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Social but low pressure pace geared toward introverts, with plans to walk rain or shine unless lightning.
A relaxed evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop, then a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Social but low pressure pace geared toward introverts, with plans to walk rain or shine unless lightning.