Hike an ultra-scenic three-mile adventure in Linville Gorge, dropping to the large stone spire at Babel Tower and rushing waterfalls on the Linville River.
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Hike a scenic alternate route to the ultra-popular Max Patch Mountain. Follow the Appalachian Trail from Lemon Gap, climbing through a mossy, creek-filled forest to exceptional summit views from the grassy, sunny mountain bald.
Find an outdoor adventure at Biltmore Estate: wander the manicured gardens, hike through grassy meadows, mountain bike through leafy forests, or kayak and paddle board the gently meandering French Broad River at Asheville’s iconic Vanderbilt estate.
Explore a beautiful, mossy, high-elevation spruce-fir forest on this short hike on the Richland Balsam Trail, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville.
Hike to a beautiful overlook view and the ruins of Rattlesnake Lodge, a 1900s summer estate, following the Mountains to Sea Trail near Asheville.
450,000 acres of federal land are designated as Wilderness in the Southeast. Here’s a primer on where these Wilderness areas are, why they’re there, and why they’re so important.
What a view! Hike our top 10 favorite trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, climbing to some seriously stunning mountaintop views.
Our trail finder features the best running, backpacking and hiking trails near Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. Find a great hike or backpacking adventure, sorted by trail distance, difficulty, features & location.
Explore some scenic southern beauty with running’s cooler, more fun and laid back little sister—TRAIL running! Ashley Walsh, an ultramarathoner and trail runner, outlines the best, beginner-friendly ways to get started, from choosing a trail to choosing the perfect trail running shoe and gear.
Get your body and mind prepped for mountain adventures (without actually spending time in the mountains!) with this beginner-friendly training guide by ultrarunner and trainer Ashley Walsh.