
Craggy!
A 7-mile out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Graybeard Overlook past Douglas Falls toward Craggy Gardens, with a turnaround break at the gazebo. Expect rocky, uneven footing and a steady ~2 mph pace; optional carpool meets at Folk Art Center.
Similar Events

Vigorous morning out-and-back hike on the Shut-In Trail paralleling the Blue Ridge Parkway, climbing 1,300 feet from Brevard Rd to Walnut Cove Overlook for a snack break. Expect 7.1 miles at a moderate 2.4 mph pace; leashed dogs welcome and lunch may follow.

Vigorous morning out-and-back hike on the Shut-In Trail paralleling the Blue Ridge Parkway, climbing 1,300 feet from Brevard Rd to Walnut Cove Overlook for a snack break. Expect 7.1 miles at a moderate 2.4 mph pace; leashed dogs welcome and lunch may follow.
Vigorous morning out-and-back hike on the Shut-In Trail paralleling the Blue Ridge Parkway, climbing 1,300 feet from Brevard Rd to Walnut Cove Overlook for a snack break. Expect 7.1 miles at a moderate 2.4 mph pace; leashed dogs welcome and lunch may follow.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.

A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.

A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.
A 1.5–2 hour guided group walk on moderate NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center near the covered benches. Expect a steady pace with water, sturdy shoes, and optional walking sticks, plus carpooling to split the per-car admission fee.

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.

Guided hike to a Pisgah National Forest waterfall with trail navigation, local naturalist-style insights, and plenty of photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced, small-group daytime outing through lush Blue Ridge scenery and streamside paths.

Guided hike to a Pisgah National Forest waterfall with trail navigation, local naturalist-style insights, and plenty of photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced, small-group daytime outing through lush Blue Ridge scenery and streamside paths.
Guided hike to a Pisgah National Forest waterfall with trail navigation, local naturalist-style insights, and plenty of photo stops. Expect a moderate-paced, small-group daytime outing through lush Blue Ridge scenery and streamside paths.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of time for scenic views and conversation. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a group outing focused on fresh air, local nature, and community.

A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.

A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.
A neighborhood group walk from Sunset Park up Sunset Drive, looping past the Grove Park Inn and back via Macon. Expect a 3.5 mile route with about 433 ft of elevation gain, mostly uphill out and downhill returning.

A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.

A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.
A brisk neighborhood walk from the Merrimon post office into North Asheville with sweeping city views and punchy hill climbs. Expect 2.75 miles, about 600 feet of elevation gain, and periodic regrouping stops over 1–1.5 hours.

A women-only, no-drop mountain bike group ride covering 6–8 miles from Ledford Branch Trailhead. Expect supportive pacing, trail riding skills in real conditions, and a community-focused outdoor meetup.

A women-only, no-drop mountain bike group ride covering 6–8 miles from Ledford Branch Trailhead. Expect supportive pacing, trail riding skills in real conditions, and a community-focused outdoor meetup.
A women-only, no-drop mountain bike group ride covering 6–8 miles from Ledford Branch Trailhead. Expect supportive pacing, trail riding skills in real conditions, and a community-focused outdoor meetup.

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.

Very strenuous 7-mile road hike (1,100 ft gain) starting at Lake Louise and climbing Hamburg Mountain for neighborhood and mountaintop views before looping through downtown Weaverville. Bring 2L water, snacks, trekking poles, and a required winter headlamp; leashed dogs welcome with their own water.

Very strenuous 7-mile road hike (1,100 ft gain) starting at Lake Louise and climbing Hamburg Mountain for neighborhood and mountaintop views before looping through downtown Weaverville. Bring 2L water, snacks, trekking poles, and a required winter headlamp; leashed dogs welcome with their own water.
Very strenuous 7-mile road hike (1,100 ft gain) starting at Lake Louise and climbing Hamburg Mountain for neighborhood and mountaintop views before looping through downtown Weaverville. Bring 2L water, snacks, trekking poles, and a required winter headlamp; leashed dogs welcome with their own water.

Sunrise-style yoga and breathwork set at a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop overlook, designed as a short micro retreat with expansive ridge views and fresh mountain air. Expect a grounding flow, quiet reflection, and nature-soaked reset for all levels.

Sunrise-style yoga and breathwork set at a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop overlook, designed as a short micro retreat with expansive ridge views and fresh mountain air. Expect a grounding flow, quiet reflection, and nature-soaked reset for all levels.
Sunrise-style yoga and breathwork set at a Blue Ridge Parkway mountaintop overlook, designed as a short micro retreat with expansive ridge views and fresh mountain air. Expect a grounding flow, quiet reflection, and nature-soaked reset for all levels.
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 social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

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.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

A casual group bike ride that ends with a coffee hang outdoors, built for conversation and local cyclist community. Expect an easy pace, a meetup-style vibe, and plenty of time to chat over caffeinated drinks.

A casual group bike ride that ends with a coffee hang outdoors, built for conversation and local cyclist community. Expect an easy pace, a meetup-style vibe, and plenty of time to chat over caffeinated drinks.
A casual group bike ride that ends with a coffee hang outdoors, built for conversation and local cyclist community. Expect an easy pace, a meetup-style vibe, and plenty of time to chat over caffeinated drinks.

A social paced gravel group ride through Bent Creek around Rice Pinnacle, geared toward casual conversation and steady miles. Expect mixed surface climbing and descents with a friendly, community minded cycling crew.

A social paced gravel group ride through Bent Creek around Rice Pinnacle, geared toward casual conversation and steady miles. Expect mixed surface climbing and descents with a friendly, community minded cycling crew.
A social paced gravel group ride through Bent Creek around Rice Pinnacle, geared toward casual conversation and steady miles. Expect mixed surface climbing and descents with a friendly, community minded cycling crew.

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.

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.