
Bent Creek Far East
A group hike from Rice Pinnacle Parking Area into Bent Creek’s lesser-used eastern trail network, linking Neighborhood Trail toward Wesley Branch with a Corvair Trail loop. Cross Rice Pinnacle Road for Ledford Branch Road, trail 666, and Deer Lake Lodge Trail to finish.
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A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.

Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.

Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.
Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.

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.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.

Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.

Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.

Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.

Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.
Brisk 6.5-mile evening hike through the Grove Park–Sunset Rd. neighborhood at a steady 2.5–3.0 mph pace, including uphill sections. Meet at the northwest corner of the Harris Teeter parking lot; brief regrouping breaks along the route.

A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.

A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.
A morning group walk meeting at Antler Hill Pavilion near the playground, heading out on Biltmore’s mostly flat Farm Trail along the French Broad River. If trail closures persist, the route shifts to the shorter Lagoon Trail starting from the same spot.

Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.

Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.
Moderate out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with most of the 800-foot climb packed into the first two miles. Wooded Blue Ridge Parkway scenery despite storm damage, ending with a scenic turnaround viewpoint.

Scenic Rice Pinnacle singletrack with ridge climbs and flowy descents for women riders; an intermediate no drop loop plus a beginner chill option foster a supportive, community focused group ride.

Scenic Rice Pinnacle singletrack with ridge climbs and flowy descents for women riders; an intermediate no drop loop plus a beginner chill option foster a supportive, community focused group ride.
Scenic Rice Pinnacle singletrack with ridge climbs and flowy descents for women riders; an intermediate no drop loop plus a beginner chill option foster a supportive, community focused group ride.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.

A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.
A 3.5-mile group walk starting at Sunset Park and climbing into the Grove Park neighborhood before a downhill return. Expect a moderate uphill stretch, an in town route, and a social pace with local walkers.

A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.

A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.

Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.

Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.
Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.

An easy pace evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the scenic two mile lake trail. Geared toward quiet connection with nature and fellow introverts, rain or shine unless lightning.

An easy pace evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the scenic two mile lake trail. Geared toward quiet connection with nature and fellow introverts, rain or shine unless lightning.
An easy pace evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the scenic two mile lake trail. Geared toward quiet connection with nature and fellow introverts, rain or shine unless lightning.