
Scenic AVL #9 - Downtown to Windswept from First Baptist Church
Strenuous 5.5-mile hike from First Baptist Church parking lot downtown to Windswept, covering road and trail with 750 feet of elevation gain, steep climbs, and a brisk 3.0 mph pace with a short summit break.
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Steep 6-mile ridge hike up Reynolds Mountain with about 1,000 feet of gain, road surfaces, and rewarding lake and mountain views; pace pushes 3.2 mph on the ascent. Limited parking and dogs on leash.

Steep 6-mile ridge hike up Reynolds Mountain with about 1,000 feet of gain, road surfaces, and rewarding lake and mountain views; pace pushes 3.2 mph on the ascent. Limited parking and dogs on leash.
Steep 6-mile ridge hike up Reynolds Mountain with about 1,000 feet of gain, road surfaces, and rewarding lake and mountain views; pace pushes 3.2 mph on the ascent. Limited parking and dogs on leash.

Out-and-back mountain hike of about 10 miles with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, featuring steady uphill singletrack and rocky roots; group-paced with a lunch break at Sleepy Gap and carpool option.

Out-and-back mountain hike of about 10 miles with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, featuring steady uphill singletrack and rocky roots; group-paced with a lunch break at Sleepy Gap and carpool option.
Out-and-back mountain hike of about 10 miles with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, featuring steady uphill singletrack and rocky roots; group-paced with a lunch break at Sleepy Gap and carpool option.

Brisk 6-mile out and back on the Mountain to Sea Trail with about 600 ft elevation gain at a steady 2.4 mph pace; includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs welcome.

Brisk 6-mile out and back on the Mountain to Sea Trail with about 600 ft elevation gain at a steady 2.4 mph pace; includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs welcome.
Brisk 6-mile out and back on the Mountain to Sea Trail with about 600 ft elevation gain at a steady 2.4 mph pace; includes a 15-minute turnaround break and leashed dogs welcome.

Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.

Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.
Brisk 5-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike starting at the Folk Art Center parking lot, with a steady uphill to a scenic mountain overlook and a downhill return; dogs welcome on leash, aimed at reasonably fit hikers.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.

Fast paced road training ride covering 45 to 50 miles starting at Chesnut and Charlotte near the old Fuddruckers. Occasional B group forms; the ride is not guaranteed no drop, so expect sustained high tempo.

Fast paced road training ride covering 45 to 50 miles starting at Chesnut and Charlotte near the old Fuddruckers. Occasional B group forms; the ride is not guaranteed no drop, so expect sustained high tempo.
Fast paced road training ride covering 45 to 50 miles starting at Chesnut and Charlotte near the old Fuddruckers. Occasional B group forms; the ride is not guaranteed no drop, so expect sustained high tempo.

Social bike rides from the River Arts District river-dock meetup, varying weekly in length and intensity for all skill levels; riders convene at Riverside Drive & Craven Street and check @mountain.haulers for route logistics.

Social bike rides from the River Arts District river-dock meetup, varying weekly in length and intensity for all skill levels; riders convene at Riverside Drive & Craven Street and check @mountain.haulers for route logistics.
Social bike rides from the River Arts District river-dock meetup, varying weekly in length and intensity for all skill levels; riders convene at Riverside Drive & Craven Street and check @mountain.haulers for route logistics.

Group hike to Catawba Falls departing from 70 College Street follows forest trails to a scenic waterfall; moderate-paced walking in a communal outdoor setting suitable for social hikers and nature photography.

Group hike to Catawba Falls departing from 70 College Street follows forest trails to a scenic waterfall; moderate-paced walking in a communal outdoor setting suitable for social hikers and nature photography.
Group hike to Catawba Falls departing from 70 College Street follows forest trails to a scenic waterfall; moderate-paced walking in a communal outdoor setting suitable for social hikers and nature photography.

Steady A pace social road ride covering about 30 miles from Youngblood Bicycles; this drop ride provides a downloadable RideWithGPS route and will split into two groups when over 20 riders—check in if unfamiliar.

Steady A pace social road ride covering about 30 miles from Youngblood Bicycles; this drop ride provides a downloadable RideWithGPS route and will split into two groups when over 20 riders—check in if unfamiliar.
Steady A pace social road ride covering about 30 miles from Youngblood Bicycles; this drop ride provides a downloadable RideWithGPS route and will split into two groups when over 20 riders—check in if unfamiliar.

Crisp Monday 8:00 AM group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed no-drop pace, finishing with coffee and doughnuts; in-person and Google Meet options for all levels.

Crisp Monday 8:00 AM group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed no-drop pace, finishing with coffee and doughnuts; in-person and Google Meet options for all levels.
Crisp Monday 8:00 AM group ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 ft of climbing at a relaxed no-drop pace, finishing with coffee and doughnuts; in-person and Google Meet options for all levels.