Appalachian Forest Communities Tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Discover the 100-million-year-old history of Appalachia, the development of communities and how to identify their characteristics. Identify plants and learn their ecological properties. The guide for this event is Jenny Gruhn, PhD, Owner of Asheville Hiking Tours. Our guides are expert naturalists who offer an experience of storytelling and interpretation of our local Appalachian forests. For our guide's full bios and photos, visit here: https://www.ashevillehikingtours.com/meet-your-guides/ Registration required for this event!

Meeting location:
*Please note that the meeting place is approximately 40 minutes outside of Asheville! Meet in front of Pisgah Inn at the passenger drop-off area, benches in front of Pisgah Inn Restaurant and Cafe, 408 Blue Ridge Parkway, Canton, NC 28716

Additional Information
Guests drive a personal vehicle to the meeting location and can carpool once meeting. Guests bring their own water and lunch.

Tour time:
Meet your guide at 10:00 am at Pisgah Inn, guests bring lunch to eat around noon, and the tour ends around 2:00 pm with the option to leave early at 1:00 pm.

Difficulty:
Easy to moderate forest walk. Expect gentle inclines with uneven terrain.

More details:
Required footwear: Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots. Recommended clothing: Wear multiple layers, including a jacket, as temperatures drop at higher elevations. Bring rain gear as needed. Recommended personal items: Water and lunch.

Rain policy:
Our morning departure helps us avoid the afternoon rains. In case of heavy rain or inclement weather, you will be notified of a cancelation.