Buncombe Outdoors Spring/Summer Series Hike
This is part of Buncombe County Recreation Services’ Sampler Hike Series. Have you ever had a yen to try out a local hike, but didn’t have a clue where to begin? Join us for scenic day hikes in our own backyard! (Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page. Any scheduling changes will be announced there.)
Saturday, April 27 … Snowball Trail
// Difficulty Rating: 3 (More Difficult)
// Steepness: Hilly
// Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
// Meet at Craggy Gardens Picnic Area. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy a plethora of butterflies and breezes during this 3-mile hike.
// Thanks to Alex Silver for the cover photo.
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Sunday, May 19 … Craven Gap
// Steepness: Climbs Moderately
// Tread Condition: Some Obstacles
// Meet at Craven Gap, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 377. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy wildflowers, wild mountain mint, and prickly pear cactuses during this 2.5-mile out and back hike.
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Sunday, June 9 … Forrest Falls
// Difficulty: Some obstacles
// Steepness: Moderate Climb
// Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
// Meet at Shope Creek Parking Area. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy a plethora of butterflies and breezes during this 3-mile hike.
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Saturday, July 13 … Alexander Mountain Bike Park
// Difficulty: Some Obstacles
// Steepness: Moderate Climb
// Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
// Meet in parking lot. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy a plethora of butterflies and breezes during this 4-mile hike.
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Saturday, August 17 … Douglas Falls
// Difficulty: Some obstacles
// Steepness: Hilly
// Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
// Meet in parking area at end of Forest Service Road 74. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy a plethora of views and cascades during this 2.5-mile out and back hike.
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Sunday, September 15 … Collier Cove Nature Preserve
// Difficulty: Some Obstacles
// Steepness: Very Steep
// Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
// Meet in parking lot. Hike Leader will be easily identifiable as a Buncombe County Recreation Services team member.
// Enjoy a plethora of views and breezes during this 2-mile hike.