
Fresh Market toward visitor's Center
A 2.5-mile out-and-back hike on the MTS Trail starting near The Fresh Market on Hendersonville Rd, with rolling terrain and the biggest climb right at the beginning. Expect a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace and leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome near occasional road crossings.
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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.

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 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.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.
An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.

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.

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.

Tuesday-evening group road ride rolling out from a beer garden in Hendersonville, with two options: an easy social-pace route or a tougher hilly loop. Expect a club-style ride and a casual post-ride hangout.

Tuesday-evening group road ride rolling out from a beer garden in Hendersonville, with two options: an easy social-pace route or a tougher hilly loop. Expect a club-style ride and a casual post-ride hangout.
Tuesday-evening group road ride rolling out from a beer garden in Hendersonville, with two options: an easy social-pace route or a tougher hilly loop. Expect a club-style ride and a casual post-ride hangout.

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.

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.

Casual Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and 6 pm start. Open-to-all pace brings together riders for post-work miles and community camaraderie through late summer.

Casual Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and 6 pm start. Open-to-all pace brings together riders for post-work miles and community camaraderie through late summer.
Casual Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from a local bike shop, with a 5:30 pm meet-up and 6 pm start. Open-to-all pace brings together riders for post-work miles and community camaraderie through late summer.

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.

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 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.

A weekday 5K run on the French Broad River Greenway with meet-up vibes and built-in pace matching so no one gets left behind. Stroller-friendly and welcoming for every speed, from easing back into movement to faster training.

A weekday 5K run on the French Broad River Greenway with meet-up vibes and built-in pace matching so no one gets left behind. Stroller-friendly and welcoming for every speed, from easing back into movement to faster training.
A weekday 5K run on the French Broad River Greenway with meet-up vibes and built-in pace matching so no one gets left behind. Stroller-friendly and welcoming for every speed, from easing back into movement to faster training.

A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails, with a supportive pace so no one gets left behind. Roll out from Ledford Branch Trailhead, then regroup at the shop for danishes and casual hang time.

A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails, with a supportive pace so no one gets left behind. Roll out from Ledford Branch Trailhead, then regroup at the shop for danishes and casual hang time.
A no drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek trails, with a supportive pace so no one gets left behind. Roll out from Ledford Branch Trailhead, then regroup at the shop for danishes and casual hang time.

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.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.