Welcome Hikers!
- Location
- Asheville, NC 35.64-82.56 28804US
- Meetups
- 322 so far
- Members
- 819 WNC Hikers
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- February 5, 2008
Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike/stroll in western North Carolina? Look no further!!! Everything from a quick (3-4 hour) hike to a full day of hiking to overnight backpacking trips, we'll try it all! Check us out and experience the pristine and amazing wilderness (and our members) of western North Carolina!!! Everyone is welcome, beginner or expert, 2 legs or 4, young and old. We will meet once during the week to plan the excursions and take 1 or 2 hikes on the weekends. Suggestions are GREATLY appreciated! So, come on in, interact, enjoy yourself, and we'll see you on the trail!
This group is run on donations. We appreciate any contribution you can make to our group to ensure that everyone gets a chance to hike and enjoy beautiful WNC. We are currently working on a benefit package for our donors that will include discounts at local hiking outfitters, restaurants, and social activities. Of course, monetary donations can be made at meetups. Please help us keep this group active and free for everyone!! See you on the trail!!!
Our next MeetupCharlies Bunion - Great Smoky Mountians
- Where?
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66 Westgate PkwyAsheville, NC 28806
- Who’s coming?
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8 Yes / 12 Maybe(no spots left)
Charlies Bunion on the Appalachian Trial (AT) in Great Smoky Mountains
Sunday November 8th, 8 AM
Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Distance: 10-10.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 3542 feet, elevations between 2500-6042 feet
Difficulty: Difficult to Moderate (steep grades & rocky)
Hike Type: Car Shuttle
Trail Condition: Good to fair
Trailhead Description: AT at Newfoun Read more
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What's new?
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Nov 7
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New member
“I am moving to the Asheville area in the Spring of 2010 and would love to hike regularly again. I grew up in the hills of New England so I love the outdoors!!”
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Nov 6
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Nov 5
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New member
“I am new to Asheville and am excited to get outside and explore these beautiful mountains!” -
New member“im new to the area and would to make some new friends”
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New member
“I would like to start hiking again and meey new and interesting people.”
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Nov 4
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New discussionStarted by Keri O'Neil.
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Nov 3
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New member
“I love the outdoors and getting active.”
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What members are saying
“ Looking forward to the next one... ”
“ I found this group because I was doing a search on the internet for a hiking club in Asheville, NC. This one seemed to fit my personality. Take a look around, I hope it works for you as well. ”