About us
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
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Bull Creek & Swannanoa River, 6.6 mi, 400 ft elevation gain
Location not specified yet[Sign-up opens 8:00 PM, Sunday October 18th]
Our route for this hike loops around the Bull Creek Preserve before branching off onto the Dam Pasture Connector trail. This takes us to the Swannanoa River trail, then over to the lovely Warren Wilson campus. There, at around our halfway point, we'll take a snack and water break and return the same way.
The total distance is around 6.6 miles with a 425' elevation gain. We'll amble at a 2.5 mph clip. This is a relatively tame hike with a rating of about 3 on a 1-10 scale. Big shout-out to Todd for piecing this trail together and sharing it with me.
Dog Policy: Dogs are extremely welcome but must be leashed.
Guest Policy: If you'd like to bring a guest, they should join the Asheville Hiking Group and sign up for the hike on their own. Alternatively, contact me in advance and ask if it's okay to bring a "+1" after you've made it onto the "Going" list. Depending on timing and demand, I MAY be able to add your guest.
MEET-UP TIME AND PLACE
The trailhead is across the street from Berea Baptist Church, 2578 Riceville Rd, Asheville. There is some parking at the trailhead, and additional space in the church parking lot.Click here for a map to our meetup location.
COURTESY TO WAIT-LISTERS (Please abide!)
Only sign up if you *TRULY* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible so wait-listers will have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.If you're on the waiting list, keep checking the evening before. Despite my impassioned pleas, we usually have last-minute dropouts.
WEATHER
I'll monitor National Weather Service forecasts for the hike area and email cancellation messages by 7:30 AM if the forecast is for more than a 50% chance of precipitation.QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, message me through MeetUp until 8:30 AM the day of.--------------------
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, by joining a hike, 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 eliminate all risks or be responsible for your well-being. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.20 attendees
Scenic AVL - Waynesville Way - Weekend Wildcard
Haywood Soil & Water Conservation District, 589 Raccoon Rd,, Waynesville, NC, USRating: Strenuous for Distance
Distance: 9 mile
Elevation Gain: 1000 feet, in small chunk
Features: Rural farm views, neighborhood charm, nice downtown
Wildlife: No bears, but there are lots of birds and a few cows
Pace: 3.2 mph
Surface : RoadCarpooling: Please announce in the chat if you would like to carpool. I recommend 8:25 from 16 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville (near Sam's Club), but I am coming from Hendersonville, so I won't be there.
NO BATHROOM at the start.
Dogs: On leash
Route: Waynesville Wa
Coffee Break: 10:15 at Panacea coffee house. If you want to sleep in, meet at Panacea. There's a free parking lot on Montgomery Street nearby. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Cw7n9YHtPvmLLaDMountain Research Station: We are walking down Test Farm Road across the NC Agricultural Extension Mountain Research Station. Please sign in using the Visitor Registration website
Scenic Asheville Series: This hike is a wildcard , meaning that it can be a substitute for any of the other hikes
There are 10 hikes in the series; hike 9 of them and receive an attractive badge for your pack. Badgers can always attend a hike, even if on the waiting list. See our highlights hereCall (do not text) the hike leader on the day of the hike if you can't find the start 828-290-088
Disclaimer and Release of Liability
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/term15 attendees
Scenic AVL #7: Scott Mountain
Pisgah Forest Access Road - Baldwin Field Branch, G89X+44, Candler, NC, USThere is very limited parking at the trailhead. Please plan to meet at Lake Hills Church parking lot at 10 minutes before the start to condense cars.
We will meet in the parking lot area close to the intersection of Lake Drive and Black Midge lane.Lake Hills Church Parking Lot is pictured above.
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/X1TctrhYv3gihmh66
*Call the hike leader at 828-290-0886 if you cannot find us. Do not text.
Rating: Moderate
Elevation: 800
Distance: 5 miles
Surface: Trail
Pace: 3 mph
Dogs: on leash.
Gear: Long pants recommended, bug spray, water. The ticks are bad on this trail. Bring your bug spray !
Features: wooded trail, interesting plants and fungi. Bears are shy, but we may see them, also deer and squirrels. 3 miles uphill, 2.25 down.
All Trails Route:
Scott Mountain Loop on AllTrailsScenic Asheville Series: there are 9 hikes in the series, plus a few wild cards. Hike 9 of them and receive an attractive badge for your backpack. If you have a badge , you can always come on
a hike , even if you are on the waiting list .Guests: Make sure your guests are fit enough to complete the hike. if someone is a guest, their hike will not count toward a badge because there will not be a record of their name .
Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms20 attendees- https://maps.app.goo.gl/X1TctrhYv3gihmh66
Scenic AVL - Camino Primitivo - with WNC American Pilgrims
915 Merrimon Avenue, 915 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA, Asheville, NC, USOverview: This hike is offered as a monthly training hike with the WNC Asheville Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino. The route has been announced on the Facebook Group Page.
If you are unfamiliar with the Camino, here are a few links to learn more:
American Pilgrims on the Camino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_(2010_film)
This route is inspired by the Camino Primitivo, which has more hills than most of the other routes to Santiago de Compostela.Start: 9:00 AM. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Meeting Place: Ingles, 915 Merrimon Ave at the corner of Beaverdam Rd; meet in the corner of the parking lot near the Ingles sign and near Beaverdam Rd. Restrooms are available.
Full Distance: 10.7 miles
Shorter Options: 6, 7, or 8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1560 feet
Duration: Allow 6 hours with lunch stop
Hike Leader: Maurice Frank
Overview:
This challenging high elevation gain walk is inspired by the Camino Primitivo. We begin and end at Ingles on Merrimon Avenue and Beaverdam Rd.
Our first stage is a warm up on rolling hills through the beautiful heavily wooded Sherwood Heights neighborhood. Crossing over via Windsor Rd we reach the Reynolds Mountain community. We stop to rest, hydrate and have a snack.
In the next section we steeply ascend up and around the top with beautiful long-range views. After lunch at The Village Porch in Reynolds Mountain we return around the back of Beaver Lake.
There are several options for a shorter less strenuous walk of about 6, 7, or 8 miles. The Sherwood Heights hills are moderate and you can skip the climb up Reynolds Mountain.
There is no coffee stop along the route, and no actual restrooms. We pass porto potties outside homes being renovated or constructed.
Almost all of the route is on pavement. Wear appropriate shoes and being snacks and water.Guests: For this hike, there are no guest restrictions. Bring them with you.
Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic and/or hiking on natural surfaces. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. You are responsible for any guests, dogs or other companions you bring with you. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms22 attendees
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