
Wednesday night Bent Creek
Moderate pace group hike out of the Hard Times Trailhead near Lake Powhatan in Bent Creek. Limited RSVP spots with an emphasis on committed attendance; route and weather details are shared closer to the date.
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Nighttime loop hike through UNC Asheville and Montford with several steep, heart rate boosting climbs. Brisk 2.5–3.0 mph pace (even uphill) with short regroup breaks, starting from the Botanical Gardens parking lot.

Nighttime loop hike through UNC Asheville and Montford with several steep, heart rate boosting climbs. Brisk 2.5–3.0 mph pace (even uphill) with short regroup breaks, starting from the Botanical Gardens parking lot.
Nighttime loop hike through UNC Asheville and Montford with several steep, heart rate boosting climbs. Brisk 2.5–3.0 mph pace (even uphill) with short regroup breaks, starting from the Botanical Gardens parking lot.

Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.

Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.
Casual slow pace mountain bike ride on Bent Creek's Ledford singletrack, emphasizing social laps, skills practice, and relaxed trailside conversation; Asheville on Bikes leads an all levels group meetup at the Ledford Trailhead.

No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels for easy pace laps. Rides conclude at the shop for casual post ride danishes and socializing.

No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels for easy pace laps. Rides conclude at the shop for casual post ride danishes and socializing.
No drop mountain bike group ride through Bent Creek singletrack from Ledford Branch Trailhead, welcoming all skill levels for easy pace laps. Rides conclude at the shop for casual post ride danishes and socializing.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2 mile out and back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackling most uphill on the way out at a steady 2.3 mph pace. Breaks as needed plus a 15 minute snack stop near Blue Ridge Pastures for panoramic mountain views.

Somewhat strenuous 5.2 mile out and back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackling most uphill on the way out at a steady 2.3 mph pace. Breaks as needed plus a 15 minute snack stop near Blue Ridge Pastures for panoramic mountain views.
Somewhat strenuous 5.2 mile out and back hike with about 1,200 feet of climbing, tackling most uphill on the way out at a steady 2.3 mph pace. Breaks as needed plus a 15 minute snack stop near Blue Ridge Pastures for panoramic mountain views.

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 evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.

Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.
Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.

Morning group hike on Bull Creek Trail out to the Swannanoa River and back, with gently rolling terrain through serene woods and quiet waterways. Moderate 5–6 mile route at about 3.2 mph, leashed well behaved dogs welcome.

Morning group hike on Bull Creek Trail out to the Swannanoa River and back, with gently rolling terrain through serene woods and quiet waterways. Moderate 5–6 mile route at about 3.2 mph, leashed well behaved dogs welcome.
Morning group hike on Bull Creek Trail out to the Swannanoa River and back, with gently rolling terrain through serene woods and quiet waterways. Moderate 5–6 mile route at about 3.2 mph, leashed well behaved dogs welcome.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

Weeknight social road rides rolling through Hendersonville's backroads at twilight; gather at the bike shop at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, open to all abilities and paced for group riding, weekly on Tuesdays.

Weeknight social road rides rolling through Hendersonville's backroads at twilight; gather at the bike shop at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, open to all abilities and paced for group riding, weekly on Tuesdays.
Weeknight social road rides rolling through Hendersonville's backroads at twilight; gather at the bike shop at 5:30pm for a 6pm roll, open to all abilities and paced for group riding, weekly on Tuesdays.

Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.

Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.
Guided waterfall trek in Pisgah National Forest with local trail knowledge, photo stops, and terrain navigation. A moderately paced outing geared toward scenic overlooks, forest paths, and creekside views.

A weekly DIY group bicycle ride rolling out from the River Arts District river dock with a friendly no drop pace, regroup points, and mid route social breaks. Routes shift from a chill flat greenway cruise to progressively longer, hillier weeks.

A weekly DIY group bicycle ride rolling out from the River Arts District river dock with a friendly no drop pace, regroup points, and mid route social breaks. Routes shift from a chill flat greenway cruise to progressively longer, hillier weeks.
A weekly DIY group bicycle ride rolling out from the River Arts District river dock with a friendly no drop pace, regroup points, and mid route social breaks. Routes shift from a chill flat greenway cruise to progressively longer, hillier weeks.

A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.

A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.
A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.

Easygoing gravel ride through Bent Creek to Rice Pinnacle, focused on social pacing, group support, and scenic singletrack and forest gravel; welcoming all skill levels and hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Easygoing gravel ride through Bent Creek to Rice Pinnacle, focused on social pacing, group support, and scenic singletrack and forest gravel; welcoming all skill levels and hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Easygoing gravel ride through Bent Creek to Rice Pinnacle, focused on social pacing, group support, and scenic singletrack and forest gravel; welcoming all skill levels and hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride with mixed pavement and dirt, plus steady climbs as routes shift with the season. Weekly go no go updates and Ride With GPS route links are posted on the shop’s Instagram.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride with mixed pavement and dirt, plus steady climbs as routes shift with the season. Weekly go no go updates and Ride With GPS route links are posted on the shop’s Instagram.
Weekly no drop group gravel ride with mixed pavement and dirt, plus steady climbs as routes shift with the season. Weekly go no go updates and Ride With GPS route links are posted on the shop’s Instagram.