
Hard Times to Grassy Knob to Chestnut Cove Loop - 7.3 mi, 1600 ft
Steep, fast paced 7.3 mile loop with 1,600 ft of climbing across Grassy Knob and Chestnut Cove Overlook; mostly singletrack on Bent Creek trails at a brisk 2.7 mph pace.
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Scenic loop around Lake Powhatan via South Ridge Road through mixed hardwood forest and lakeshore; expect uneven singletrack and forested views. Meets at Hard Times Trailhead (Wesley Branch Rd) Sunday morning for community hike.

Scenic loop around Lake Powhatan via South Ridge Road through mixed hardwood forest and lakeshore; expect uneven singletrack and forested views. Meets at Hard Times Trailhead (Wesley Branch Rd) Sunday morning for community hike.
Scenic loop around Lake Powhatan via South Ridge Road through mixed hardwood forest and lakeshore; expect uneven singletrack and forested views. Meets at Hard Times Trailhead (Wesley Branch Rd) Sunday morning for community hike.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.

Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.
Forest gravel group ride from Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek, with scenic climbs and mixed tracks suited to all abilities; a social pace outing by Asheville on Bikes for outdoor fitness and community.

11.7 mile trek through Pisgah National Forest with about 2000 feet of ascent and wooded ridge views toward John Rock; moderate effort suited to steady hikers, organized by a 30s 40s outdoor meetup.

11.7 mile trek through Pisgah National Forest with about 2000 feet of ascent and wooded ridge views toward John Rock; moderate effort suited to steady hikers, organized by a 30s 40s outdoor meetup.
11.7 mile trek through Pisgah National Forest with about 2000 feet of ascent and wooded ridge views toward John Rock; moderate effort suited to steady hikers, organized by a 30s 40s outdoor meetup.

3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.

3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.
3.5-mile neighborhood loop that climbs moderately up Reservoir Road before descending through quiet residential streets; meets at Kenilworth Park with a small parking lot and a friendly in-town walking group.

Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.
Scenic, moderate 5 mile road loop with 800-foot gain paced at 3.2 mph; evening start means bring a headlamp in winter. Leashed dogs welcome and watch for wild turkey sightings.

Moderate paced no drop mountain bike loops on Bent Creek singletrack led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a casual stop at the shop for danishes and coffee, welcoming riders of all abilities.

Moderate paced no drop mountain bike loops on Bent Creek singletrack led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a casual stop at the shop for danishes and coffee, welcoming riders of all abilities.
Moderate paced no drop mountain bike loops on Bent Creek singletrack led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a casual stop at the shop for danishes and coffee, welcoming riders of all abilities.

Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.

Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.
Morning group hike meeting at Lake Hills Church for carpooling to a limited parking trailhead, ascending to scenic ridgeline viewpoints on Scott Mountain; final Saturday outing of this route for the season.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.
Scenic afternoon hike from the Ox Creek trailhead along the Mountains to Sea Trail, with expansive long range mountain views and varied terrain. Group-paced outing led by WNC Sierra Club; registration required.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.

Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.
Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.

Weekly Monday morning no drop group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, social pace for mixed abilities with a coffee and doughnut finish and Google Meet remote option.

Weekly Monday morning no drop group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, social pace for mixed abilities with a coffee and doughnut finish and Google Meet remote option.
Weekly Monday morning no drop group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, social pace for mixed abilities with a coffee and doughnut finish and Google Meet remote option.

Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Easy paced mountain bike social at Bent Creek's Ledford Trailhead on mellow singletrack, emphasizing relaxed group pacing and basic skill coaching for beginner to intermediate riders; hosted by Asheville on Bikes.