
Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook Out and Back
A 4.8-mile out-and-back group hike from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook with about 803 feet of elevation gain. Meet at the Folk Art Center parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a moderate morning trek with sweeping overlook views.
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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.

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.

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.

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 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 free adult Parks & Recreation outing connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering a chance to explore the area and enjoy an active morning in community.

A free adult Parks & Recreation outing connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering a chance to explore the area and enjoy an active morning in community.
A free adult Parks & Recreation outing connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering a chance to explore the area and enjoy an active morning in community.

Sunset yoga flows on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and movement with a “vortex” energy theme. A short, retreat-style session geared toward grounding, presence, and wide-open ridge views.

Sunset yoga flows on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and movement with a “vortex” energy theme. A short, retreat-style session geared toward grounding, presence, and wide-open ridge views.
Sunset yoga flows on a mountaintop overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway, blending breathwork and movement with a “vortex” energy theme. A short, retreat-style session geared toward grounding, presence, and wide-open ridge 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.

Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.

Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.
Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.

A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.

A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.
A restorative afternoon retreat on quieter Arboretum trails blends mindfulness, breathwork, and Shinrin Yoku nature therapy among towering trees and fresh mountain air. Slow-paced walking and reflective practices wrap up with a shared community celebration.

A 4-mile in town group walk starting behind The Hound and passing under Helen’s Bridge before climbing to Windswept Drive and McCauley. Expect moderate elevation gain, city and mountain viewpoints, and an out-and-back route.

A 4-mile in town group walk starting behind The Hound and passing under Helen’s Bridge before climbing to Windswept Drive and McCauley. Expect moderate elevation gain, city and mountain viewpoints, and an out-and-back route.
A 4-mile in town group walk starting behind The Hound and passing under Helen’s Bridge before climbing to Windswept Drive and McCauley. Expect moderate elevation gain, city and mountain viewpoints, and an out-and-back route.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.
Guided Pisgah Forest hike to a scenic waterfall with local trail insights and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate-pace outing focused on fresh air, forest views, and classic Blue Ridge hiking terrain.

Mountaintop yoga flow paired with grounding breathwork in the crisp Blue Ridge air, designed as a short reset away from town. Expect panoramic parkway views, mindful movement, and a calm retreat vibe suitable for most experience levels.

Mountaintop yoga flow paired with grounding breathwork in the crisp Blue Ridge air, designed as a short reset away from town. Expect panoramic parkway views, mindful movement, and a calm retreat vibe suitable for most experience levels.
Mountaintop yoga flow paired with grounding breathwork in the crisp Blue Ridge air, designed as a short reset away from town. Expect panoramic parkway views, mindful movement, and a calm retreat vibe suitable for most experience levels.

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.

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 scenic group walk centered on Lake Junaluska, meeting at the Asheville Visitor Center before heading out for an easy-paced stroll. Ideal for casual conversation, fresh air, and low-effort outdoor time with other locals and visitors.

A scenic group walk centered on Lake Junaluska, meeting at the Asheville Visitor Center before heading out for an easy-paced stroll. Ideal for casual conversation, fresh air, and low-effort outdoor time with other locals and visitors.
A scenic group walk centered on Lake Junaluska, meeting at the Asheville Visitor Center before heading out for an easy-paced stroll. Ideal for casual conversation, fresh air, and low-effort outdoor time with other locals and visitors.

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.