What we’re about
Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike in western North Carolina? Everything from a quick (3-4 hour) hike to a full day of hiking. Check us out and experience the pristine and amazing wilderness of western North Carolina!!!
Everyone is welcome to the group, beginner or expert, 2 legs or 4 (depending on the hike organizer and the location), young and old. Please note that, while the group is open to everyone, not all hikes are appropriate for everyone. Hike organizers reserve the right to limit the hike size and screen potential participants to ensure their own safety and that of others in the group. Hike organizers will also try to post as much information as possible about the hike, however since there are so many trails in the area, we have not always hiked them before and are sometimes relying on published or posted information.
The fee for this meetup group is paid for by the Organizer. Contact the organizer, Tracey, if you would like to donate to the meetup fees. Please remember that our hike leaders are volunteers. We are doing this because we enjoy hiking, and want everyone else to enjoy it too.
Suggestions are GREATLY appreciated! So, come on in, interact, enjoy yourself, and we'll see you on the trail!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Bent Creek/Arboretum -- 6 mi, 900 ft. elevation gainBent Creek River Park, Asheville, NC
Sign-ups open Sunday, May 5th, 8:00 PM
This is a walk in the forest along varied trails, including some one-lane gravel roads that are good for side-by-side socializing. It's mostly easy-going on gradual hills, with a couple of moderately strenuous areas. Several trail segments are cobbled together to give us around six miles in all. Not too hard, but not really for beginners if you've never done this sort of thing. I give it a 3.5 difficulty level. We'll take a 15-minute rest around halfway through for a water break and snack if you'd like to bring something.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but the Forestry Service requires leashes for all. Sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Most people won't need poles for this one.
MEETING TIME & PLACE
We'll meet at Bent Creek River Park. Please come early for sign-in & introductions so we can leave promptly at 9:00 AM.Here's the location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Wtw2zi8K4eKFuDHUA
GUESTS
If you'd like to bring a guest, please have them join the Asheville Hiking Group and sign up for the hike independently.COURTESY TO WAITLISTERS (Please!!)
Only sign up if you *truly* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible. Avoid dropping out within 18 hours of the hike so wait-listers can have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.We'll watch the weather and post a cancellation message by 7:30 AM on the morning of the hike if the forecast is >50% chance of precipitation.
LEGALESE
This Asheville Hiking Group event involves hiking and, possibly, transportation to and from the meetup site. Participants are responsible for their own safety and affirm that they have the appropriate skills, physical conditioning, equipment, and supplies. Hiking may involve risks to oneself and property. Neither your hike organizer nor Asheville Hiking Group can assure your safety nor eliminate all risks. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.