
Fall Peaks Hiking Series: Strawberry Gap
A strenuous 5.5-mile mountain hike at 3,700 feet follows peak autumn color through the high elevations near Gerton, with crisp forest trails and vivid fall foliage.
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Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.

Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.
A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

Explore nearly 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own route for a fall day of outdoor adventure at the Arboretum.

Explore nearly 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own route for a fall day of outdoor adventure at the Arboretum.
Explore nearly 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own route for a fall day of outdoor adventure at the Arboretum.

An outdoor yoga session with sweeping Bearwallow Mountain views, blending fresh-air movement and grounding breathwork in a high-elevation setting. Ideal for a midday reset with nature immersion and gentle adventure.

An outdoor yoga session with sweeping Bearwallow Mountain views, blending fresh-air movement and grounding breathwork in a high-elevation setting. Ideal for a midday reset with nature immersion and gentle adventure.
An outdoor yoga session with sweeping Bearwallow Mountain views, blending fresh-air movement and grounding breathwork in a high-elevation setting. Ideal for a midday reset with nature immersion and gentle adventure.

A mindful mountain trek blending hiking with guided asana flow and grounding breathwork on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect fresh ridge air, steady climbs, and a calming stretch-and-reset finish with wide-open views.

A mindful mountain trek blending hiking with guided asana flow and grounding breathwork on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect fresh ridge air, steady climbs, and a calming stretch-and-reset finish with wide-open views.
A mindful mountain trek blending hiking with guided asana flow and grounding breathwork on Bearwallow Mountain. Expect fresh ridge air, steady climbs, and a calming stretch-and-reset finish with wide-open views.

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.

Explore nearly all 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own adventure on foot, bike, or running shoes. A fall celebration of outdoor recreation at the Arboretum.

Explore nearly all 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own adventure on foot, bike, or running shoes. A fall celebration of outdoor recreation at the Arboretum.
Explore nearly all 10 miles of reopened hiking and biking trails, or choose your own adventure on foot, bike, or running shoes. A fall celebration of outdoor recreation at the Arboretum.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.

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.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.
Take in vivid autumn leaves and sweeping mountain views during an outdoor Blue Ridge fall foliage outing along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Take in vivid autumn leaves and sweeping mountain views during an outdoor Blue Ridge fall foliage outing along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Take in vivid autumn leaves and sweeping mountain views during an outdoor Blue Ridge fall foliage outing along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.

An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.
An afternoon micro retreat blending all-levels yoga and mindful movement with a rejuvenating waterfall hike in the forests around Zirconia. Expect nature immersion, fresh mountain air, and a reset-focused pace geared toward relaxation and renewal.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat on the Blue Ridge Parkway blending all-levels flow with grounding breathwork and restorative pauses. Expect crisp mountain air, big overlook views, and a slow, reset-focused morning practice outdoors.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat on the Blue Ridge Parkway blending all-levels flow with grounding breathwork and restorative pauses. Expect crisp mountain air, big overlook views, and a slow, reset-focused morning practice outdoors.
A mountaintop yoga micro retreat on the Blue Ridge Parkway blending all-levels flow with grounding breathwork and restorative pauses. Expect crisp mountain air, big overlook views, and a slow, reset-focused morning practice outdoors.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.

An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.

An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.
An easy-paced autumn stroll through colorful gardens offers fresh mountain air, mindful moments, and relaxed conversation. Slow down, enjoy fall scenery, and connect with fellow walkers without the demands of a strenuous hike.
A restorative hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains leads into outdoor yoga, with time to unplug, unwind, and reconnect amid sweeping mountain scenery. This nature-centered wellness outing blends movement, mindfulness, and fresh-air adventure.
A restorative hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains leads into outdoor yoga, with time to unplug, unwind, and reconnect amid sweeping mountain scenery. This nature-centered wellness outing blends movement, mindfulness, and fresh-air adventure.
A restorative hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains leads into outdoor yoga, with time to unplug, unwind, and reconnect amid sweeping mountain scenery. This nature-centered wellness outing blends movement, mindfulness, and fresh-air adventure.

Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.

Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.
Guided afternoon hike into Pisgah’s lush hardwood forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist-style commentary along the trail. Expect a steady, moderate-paced trek on roots-and-rocks terrain with photo stops and trail tips.

Explore the crisp October mountain sky through guided stargazing and storytelling from astronomer and author Stephan Martin, with splendid starscapes unfolding above a working farm.

Explore the crisp October mountain sky through guided stargazing and storytelling from astronomer and author Stephan Martin, with splendid starscapes unfolding above a working farm.
Explore the crisp October mountain sky through guided stargazing and storytelling from astronomer and author Stephan Martin, with splendid starscapes unfolding above a working farm.

Sunset yoga practice on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and gentle flow with nature immersion. Retreat-style pacing with vortex-inspired energy work for all levels.

Sunset yoga practice on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and gentle flow with nature immersion. Retreat-style pacing with vortex-inspired energy work for all levels.
Sunset yoga practice on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and gentle flow with nature immersion. Retreat-style pacing with vortex-inspired energy work for all levels.

Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Traverse uneven trails with expert birder Clifton Avery to spot peak fall sparrow migration and identify species including American Redstarts and Yellow Warblers. A guided birding hike for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
