
Wednesday night Bent Creek
Moderate pace group hike starting at Hard Times Trailhead near Lake Powhatan, aiming for a reliable weeknight outing on Bent Creek trails. Limited spots with an emphasis on committed attendance; weather dependent with possible rain cancellations.
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A scenic 8-mile loop from Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway down the Mountain-to-Sea Trail through Bent Creek and around Lake Powhatan. Expect mostly wide, good-footing trails with creek crossings, forested stretches, and a viewpoint at Sleepy Gap.

A scenic 8-mile loop from Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway down the Mountain-to-Sea Trail through Bent Creek and around Lake Powhatan. Expect mostly wide, good-footing trails with creek crossings, forested stretches, and a viewpoint at Sleepy Gap.
A scenic 8-mile loop from Sleepy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway down the Mountain-to-Sea Trail through Bent Creek and around Lake Powhatan. Expect mostly wide, good-footing trails with creek crossings, forested stretches, and a viewpoint at Sleepy Gap.

A mellow evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the two mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine pacing with a weather aware plan to pause only for significant lightning.

A mellow evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the two mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine pacing with a weather aware plan to pause only for significant lightning.
A mellow evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by the two mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine pacing with a weather aware plan to pause only for significant lightning.

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.

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.
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.

A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.

A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.

A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.

A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.
A social pace gravel group ride rolling out from Rice Pinnacle in Bent Creek, geared toward casual miles and community connection. Expect mixed-surface climbs and descents with a friendly, no drop vibe.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.

Pedal steady through mixed singletrack on a relaxed no drop mountain bike group ride, paced for all levels and led by Motion Makers. Afterwards riders convene at the shop for coffee and fresh danishes.

Pedal steady through mixed singletrack on a relaxed no drop mountain bike group ride, paced for all levels and led by Motion Makers. Afterwards riders convene at the shop for coffee and fresh danishes.
Pedal steady through mixed singletrack on a relaxed no drop mountain bike group ride, paced for all levels and led by Motion Makers. Afterwards riders convene at the shop for coffee and fresh danishes.

A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.

A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.
A relaxed 4.5 mile loop through Biltmore’s Westover Green and Blue Trails, winding through wooded estate paths near The Inn. Expect mostly wide, easy terrain with light elevation change and a steady social pace.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with forested mountain trails and a scenic waterfall destination. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace and plenty of conversation on the walk.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with forested mountain trails and a scenic waterfall destination. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace and plenty of conversation on the walk.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with forested mountain trails and a scenic waterfall destination. Expect a daytime meetup vibe with a moderate pace and plenty of conversation on the walk.

Casual paced group road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville at twilight, meeting 5:30pm for a 6pm roll out on Tuesdays through August; open to all skill levels and focused on social riding.

Casual paced group road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville at twilight, meeting 5:30pm for a 6pm roll out on Tuesdays through August; open to all skill levels and focused on social riding.
Casual paced group road rides departing from Epic Cycles Hendersonville at twilight, meeting 5:30pm for a 6pm roll out on Tuesdays through August; open to all skill levels and focused on social riding.

Cool early-morning 2.5-mile woodland hike at an easy ~2 mph pace, with a gurgling stream, potential muddy sections, and a scenic overlook of the French Broad River. Social outing geared toward active single seniors.

Cool early-morning 2.5-mile woodland hike at an easy ~2 mph pace, with a gurgling stream, potential muddy sections, and a scenic overlook of the French Broad River. Social outing geared toward active single seniors.
Cool early-morning 2.5-mile woodland hike at an easy ~2 mph pace, with a gurgling stream, potential muddy sections, and a scenic overlook of the French Broad River. Social outing geared toward active single seniors.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.
Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

Weekly DIY group bike ride that starts at the Riverside Dr and Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid route hang breaks. First Tuesdays stay chill and flat on riverside greenways; later weeks ramp up mileage and elevation.

Weekly DIY group bike ride that starts at the Riverside Dr and Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid route hang breaks. First Tuesdays stay chill and flat on riverside greenways; later weeks ramp up mileage and elevation.
Weekly DIY group bike ride that starts at the Riverside Dr and Craven St river dock in the River Arts District, with regroup points and mid route hang breaks. First Tuesdays stay chill and flat on riverside greenways; later weeks ramp up mileage and elevation.

A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.

A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.
A relaxed 1.5 hour group walk on easy NC Arboretum trails, meeting outside the Baker Center by the covered benches. Comfortable shoes, water, and a walking stick recommended; carpooling can help offset the per car admission fee.

Guided hike to a Pisgah-area waterfall with local leaders navigating trail terrain and sharing natural history along the way. Expect a scenic forest trek with photo stops and a steady, moderate pace.

Guided hike to a Pisgah-area waterfall with local leaders navigating trail terrain and sharing natural history along the way. Expect a scenic forest trek with photo stops and a steady, moderate pace.
Guided hike to a Pisgah-area waterfall with local leaders navigating trail terrain and sharing natural history along the way. Expect a scenic forest trek with photo stops and a steady, moderate pace.