
Vistor's Center to Highway 25
A brisk five-mile round-trip hike follows the trail from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center toward Highway 25, with a water break halfway and a pace of 2.9–3.4 mph.
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Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.

Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.
Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.

Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.

Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.

A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.

A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.
A guided, easy-pace group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic shoreline views and chances to spot fall foliage. Ideal for casual hikers seeking light exercise, local nature, and friendly conversation.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.
Moms on the Run
MoreA welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.
A welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.
A welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.
A relaxed group hike through Bent Creek’s Hard Times Trail, with crisp autumn air, changing leaves, and time to chat while wandering the woods at an easy pace.

A laid-back midday group bike ride that ends with a social coffee hang in the open air. Expect a friendly, community-forward pace geared toward conversation, connection, and casual cycling around Asheville.

A laid-back midday group bike ride that ends with a social coffee hang in the open air. Expect a friendly, community-forward pace geared toward conversation, connection, and casual cycling around Asheville.
A laid-back midday group bike ride that ends with a social coffee hang in the open air. Expect a friendly, community-forward pace geared toward conversation, connection, and casual cycling around Asheville.

A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.

A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.
A monthly training hike brings Western North Carolina Camino pilgrims together to build endurance and community on scenic local trails. The route is shared through the chapter’s Facebook announcements.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

Slonuts Ride
MoreA relaxed, no-drop morning cycling ride covers 10–14 miles and about 1,000 feet of climbing, with coffee beforehand and a sweet doughnut stop at the finish.

A relaxed, no-drop morning cycling ride covers 10–14 miles and about 1,000 feet of climbing, with coffee beforehand and a sweet doughnut stop at the finish.
A relaxed, no-drop morning cycling ride covers 10–14 miles and about 1,000 feet of climbing, with coffee beforehand and a sweet doughnut stop at the finish.

Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails in a welcoming no-drop group, with Motion Makers leaders keeping the pace inclusive for different abilities. Wrap up with a social shop stop and danishes.

Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails in a welcoming no-drop group, with Motion Makers leaders keeping the pace inclusive for different abilities. Wrap up with a social shop stop and danishes.
Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails in a welcoming no-drop group, with Motion Makers leaders keeping the pace inclusive for different abilities. Wrap up with a social shop stop and danishes.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails with a women’s group, choosing a Monday evening or Wednesday morning outing suited to your skill level. Meet fellow local riders for an active outdoor adventure.

Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails with a women’s group, choosing a Monday evening or Wednesday morning outing suited to your skill level. Meet fellow local riders for an active outdoor adventure.
Ride Bent Creek’s mountain bike trails with a women’s group, choosing a Monday evening or Wednesday morning outing suited to your skill level. Meet fellow local riders for an active outdoor adventure.

Tuesday evening group road cycling rolls out from Blue Ridge Beer Garden in Hendersonville with two options: an easy social pace route or a punchier hilly loop. Casual club vibe geared toward riders who want community miles and a steady midweek workout.

Tuesday evening group road cycling rolls out from Blue Ridge Beer Garden in Hendersonville with two options: an easy social pace route or a punchier hilly loop. Casual club vibe geared toward riders who want community miles and a steady midweek workout.
Tuesday evening group road cycling rolls out from Blue Ridge Beer Garden in Hendersonville with two options: an easy social pace route or a punchier hilly loop. Casual club vibe geared toward riders who want community miles and a steady midweek workout.

A no-drop group bike ride follows riverside greenways and changing routes, with regrouping and social breaks. Mileage and elevation build each week, offering varied distances and intensity.

A no-drop group bike ride follows riverside greenways and changing routes, with regrouping and social breaks. Mileage and elevation build each week, offering varied distances and intensity.
A no-drop group bike ride follows riverside greenways and changing routes, with regrouping and social breaks. Mileage and elevation build each week, offering varied distances and intensity.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two speed options (A and B). Meet near Chestnut and Charlotte St for a group workout geared toward experienced riders and race-style pacing.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two speed options (A and B). Meet near Chestnut and Charlotte St for a group workout geared toward experienced riders and race-style pacing.
Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two speed options (A and B). Meet near Chestnut and Charlotte St for a group workout geared toward experienced riders and race-style pacing.
