
Rice Pinnacle Lollipop: 5.3 mi., 530 ft. Elev. Gain
A gentle 5.3-mile Bent Creek loop on Wolf Branch and Corvair trail connectors with 530 feet of climbing at a steady 2.4 mph pace; casual hikers with basic hill experience and carpool planning encouraged.
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Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.

Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.
Challenging 7 to 9 mile hike with roughly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a possible Wolf Knob detour; leader brings spikes and allows last minute join or drop off depending on trail conditions.

Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.

Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.
Late afternoon moderate hike through Bent Creek's mixed hardwoods from the Hard Times trailhead, about 5.5 miles with 600 ft gain; expect muddy sections after rain and dogs on leash welcome.

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.

Headlamp lit night hike up Hamburg Mountain covering 7 miles on road with 1,100 feet of steep elevation gain; very strenuous climbs require trekking poles, 2L water, snacks, and a best-effort pace uphill.

Headlamp lit night hike up Hamburg Mountain covering 7 miles on road with 1,100 feet of steep elevation gain; very strenuous climbs require trekking poles, 2L water, snacks, and a best-effort pace uphill.
Headlamp lit night hike up Hamburg Mountain covering 7 miles on road with 1,100 feet of steep elevation gain; very strenuous climbs require trekking poles, 2L water, snacks, and a best-effort pace uphill.

Casual no-drop mountain bike group ride paced for beginners and intermediates, emphasizing supportive trail skills and steady singletrack laps; afterward riders gather at the local bike shop for fresh danishes and socializing.

Casual no-drop mountain bike group ride paced for beginners and intermediates, emphasizing supportive trail skills and steady singletrack laps; afterward riders gather at the local bike shop for fresh danishes and socializing.
Casual no-drop mountain bike group ride paced for beginners and intermediates, emphasizing supportive trail skills and steady singletrack laps; afterward riders gather at the local bike shop for fresh danishes and socializing.

Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.

Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.
Pedal a social, no drop 10mi to 14mi loop with about 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed community pace; weekly Monday 8:00 meetups that wrap up at a doughnut stop.

Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.

Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.
Casual slow paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek's Ledford Trail, welcoming all levels for relaxed singletrack laps, social conversation, and skill building led by Asheville on Bikes.

Supportive women's mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group plus a beginner friendly ride for skills building and weekly community connection.

Supportive women's mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group plus a beginner friendly ride for skills building and weekly community connection.
Supportive women's mountain bike outings on Rice Pinnacle singletrack, with an intermediate no drop group plus a beginner friendly ride for skills building and weekly community connection.

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.

Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).

Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).
Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).