
Wednesday night Bent Creek
Moderate-paced evening group hike starting from the Hard Times Trailhead near Lake Powhatan in Bent Creek. Limited spots with RSVP opening Sunday 6pm; weather-dependent with possible rain cancellation and an expectation of reliable attendance.
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Easy paced mountain bike group ride on Bent Creek singletrack emphasizing social pacing, basic skills, and trail etiquette for all levels; meetup at Ledford Trailhead led by Asheville on Bikes community volunteers.

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A short, easy group hike to Buck Springs Lodge with big Blue Ridge views and the option to tack on an out and back to extra overlooks. Carpool meets at Asheville Outlets, with a longer add-on available for Mt Pisgah adventurers.

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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.

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