
Bent Creek-Sidehill: 7 mi 1000 ft elev. gain
A moderate 7-mile hike through Bent Creek follows forest trails and gravel roads in a lollipop-shaped loop, with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and a steady 2.4 mph pace.
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Hike an eight-mile loop through mostly shaded Bent Creek trails, circling Lake Powatan and climbing 1,300 feet to Chestnut Cove Overlook for mountain views and a snack break.

Hike an eight-mile loop through mostly shaded Bent Creek trails, circling Lake Powatan and climbing 1,300 feet to Chestnut Cove Overlook for mountain views and a snack break.
Hike an eight-mile loop through mostly shaded Bent Creek trails, circling Lake Powatan and climbing 1,300 feet to Chestnut Cove Overlook for mountain views and a snack break.

An approximately eight-mile group hike links Bull Creek Preserve, Dam Pasture, and Swannanoa River trails, with gentle elevation and a snack break near a creek on Warren Wilson College’s lower campus.

An approximately eight-mile group hike links Bull Creek Preserve, Dam Pasture, and Swannanoa River trails, with gentle elevation and a snack break near a creek on Warren Wilson College’s lower campus.
An approximately eight-mile group hike links Bull Creek Preserve, Dam Pasture, and Swannanoa River trails, with gentle elevation and a snack break near a creek on Warren Wilson College’s lower campus.

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 no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails with a Motion Makers-led pace that keeps everyone together. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and casual post-ride hangs.

A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails with a Motion Makers-led pace that keeps everyone together. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and casual post-ride hangs.
A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails with a Motion Makers-led pace that keeps everyone together. Roll back to the shop afterward for danishes and casual post-ride hangs.

A 3.2-mile neighborhood walk from Sunset Park through the Albemarle Park historic district and up Cherokee Road, with 604 feet of elevation gain. Expect a moderate 2.8 mph pace, steep stretches, and mountain-view streetscapes.

A 3.2-mile neighborhood walk from Sunset Park through the Albemarle Park historic district and up Cherokee Road, with 604 feet of elevation gain. Expect a moderate 2.8 mph pace, steep stretches, and mountain-view streetscapes.
A 3.2-mile neighborhood walk from Sunset Park through the Albemarle Park historic district and up Cherokee Road, with 604 feet of elevation gain. Expect a moderate 2.8 mph pace, steep stretches, and mountain-view streetscapes.

A social paced mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek, geared toward a friendly “slow cial” vibe and community connection. Expect trail riding with conversational breaks and a no drop group feel.

A social paced mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek, geared toward a friendly “slow cial” vibe and community connection. Expect trail riding with conversational breaks and a no drop group feel.
A social paced mountain bike group ride rolling out from Ledford Trailhead in Bent Creek, geared toward a friendly “slow cial” vibe and community connection. Expect trail riding with conversational breaks and a no drop group feel.

Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.

Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.

A brisk in town walk through Montford’s historic streets, passing Hazel Robinson Amphitheater and continuing to Chestnut for scenic Reed Creek views. The 4.4 mile loop climbs 322 feet over about 1.5–2 hours at a 2.5–3 mph pace, with a chance of roadside goats.

A brisk in town walk through Montford’s historic streets, passing Hazel Robinson Amphitheater and continuing to Chestnut for scenic Reed Creek views. The 4.4 mile loop climbs 322 feet over about 1.5–2 hours at a 2.5–3 mph pace, with a chance of roadside goats.
A brisk in town walk through Montford’s historic streets, passing Hazel Robinson Amphitheater and continuing to Chestnut for scenic Reed Creek views. The 4.4 mile loop climbs 322 feet over about 1.5–2 hours at a 2.5–3 mph pace, with a chance of roadside goats.

Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.

Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.
Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.

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.

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 rides with options for different skill levels, coordinated through a Facebook group. Meet at Bent Creek trailheads for a set-time roll out and a supportive, social trail ride vibe.

Women-focused mountain bike group rides with options for different skill levels, coordinated through a Facebook group. Meet at Bent Creek trailheads for a set-time roll out and a supportive, social trail ride vibe.
Women-focused mountain bike group rides with options for different skill levels, coordinated through a Facebook group. Meet at Bent Creek trailheads for a set-time roll out and a supportive, social trail ride vibe.

Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.

Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.
Weekly evening road-cycling group ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and a 6:00 pm start. Open-to-all pacing and social miles make it an easy way to build fitness and riding community through summer.

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.

Ride Asheville’s mixed-surface routes on a no-drop group outing with gravel, dirt, and seasonal climbing. Route length varies, creating a welcoming midweek challenge for cyclists of different paces.

Ride Asheville’s mixed-surface routes on a no-drop group outing with gravel, dirt, and seasonal climbing. Route length varies, creating a welcoming midweek challenge for cyclists of different paces.
Ride Asheville’s mixed-surface routes on a no-drop group outing with gravel, dirt, and seasonal climbing. Route length varies, creating a welcoming midweek challenge for cyclists of different paces.