Rice Pinnacle Bent Creek Trail
A moderate-paced group hike covering 5–5.5 miles from the Rice Pinnacle parking area in Bent Creek. Expect a steady 2.7–3 mph walk with a single halfway water stop and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m.
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A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
A brisk 5–5.5 mile Bent Creek hike starting at the Rice Pinnacle parking area, moving at a steady 2.7–3 mph. Expect one midway water break and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m. depending on distance.
A fairly easy but brisk-paced group hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, averaging 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no long climbs. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A fairly easy but brisk-paced group hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, averaging 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no long climbs. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A fairly easy but brisk-paced group hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, averaging 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no long climbs. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A moderate pace group hike departs from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center rock kiosk trailhead for a five mile round trip at about 2.9 mph. Expect a halfway water break and a prompt 9:10 a.m. start.
A moderate pace group hike departs from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center rock kiosk trailhead for a five mile round trip at about 2.9 mph. Expect a halfway water break and a prompt 9:10 a.m. start.
A moderate pace group hike departs from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center rock kiosk trailhead for a five mile round trip at about 2.9 mph. Expect a halfway water break and a prompt 9:10 a.m. start.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
A 2.5-mile out-and-back walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road, moving at a brisk 3.0–3.2 mph pace over rolling terrain. The route briefly pops out onto the road in spots, with leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
Brisk evening hike starting at the Asheville Botanical Garden parking lot with a moderate 6-ish mile loop around Beaver Lake. Expect steady 2.5–3.0 mph pacing, short regroup breaks, and a sweeping near-180° mountain overlook view.
Brisk evening hike starting at the Asheville Botanical Garden parking lot with a moderate 6-ish mile loop around Beaver Lake. Expect steady 2.5–3.0 mph pacing, short regroup breaks, and a sweeping near-180° mountain overlook view.
Brisk evening hike starting at the Asheville Botanical Garden parking lot with a moderate 6-ish mile loop around Beaver Lake. Expect steady 2.5–3.0 mph pacing, short regroup breaks, and a sweeping near-180° mountain overlook view.
A scenic 7.2-mile out-and-back hike follows Big Laurel Creek past rushing rapids, clear pools, and small gorges, ending at the confluence with the French Broad River for a short rest. Mostly flat terrain with stony, rooty sections underfoot.
A scenic 7.2-mile out-and-back hike follows Big Laurel Creek past rushing rapids, clear pools, and small gorges, ending at the confluence with the French Broad River for a short rest. Mostly flat terrain with stony, rooty sections underfoot.
A scenic 7.2-mile out-and-back hike follows Big Laurel Creek past rushing rapids, clear pools, and small gorges, ending at the confluence with the French Broad River for a short rest. Mostly flat terrain with stony, rooty sections underfoot.
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.
Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Leisurely social gravel ride up Rice Pinnacle through Bent Creek's scenic dirt roads and singletrack, emphasizing a relaxed pace and group camaraderie; suitable for cyclists of all ability levels organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Women led mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group and a beginner chill ride; paced, skills focused laps emphasize supportive camaraderie, trail navigation, and safe group riding.
Women led mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group and a beginner chill ride; paced, skills focused laps emphasize supportive camaraderie, trail navigation, and safe group riding.
Women led mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group and a beginner chill ride; paced, skills focused laps emphasize supportive camaraderie, trail navigation, and safe group riding.
Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.
Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.
Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.
Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.
Leisurely mountain bike social rolling on Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Trailhead, emphasizing relaxed group pace, trail stewardship, and skill building for all abilities in a friendly community atmosphere.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.
A guided Pisgah Forest hike leads to a scenic waterfall, with local naturalist style insights on flora, fauna, and trail safety along the way. Expect a moderate pace, photo stops, and a small group outdoor adventure.
Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.
Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.
Group friendly mountain biking on Bent Creek's Ledford Branch Trailhead with a no drop, beginner friendly pace led by Motion Makers every Saturday, followed by a stop at the shop for danishes and socializing.