Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
Still closed from Helene damage, with no reopening date yet. A longtime local favorite.
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Hikes & Nature
Fairview Community Forest
226 acres of conserved forest with about three miles of hiking, running, and mountain-biking loops, part of a planned eleven-mile system. Dogs are welcome and the grades stay beginner-to-intermediate. A quiet walk in the woods without driving into town.
Address
Woodson Road, Fairview, NC 28730
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We keep this guidebook for our guests. It’s written and kept current by Asheville Good Times, our city guide next door — that’s where Fairview Community Forest lives in full.
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Strawberry Gap Trailhead Locals’ pick
Steady climb, real lookout at the top, and you'll likely have the view mostly to yourself. Leave the dog at home, it's not dog-friendly.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
An easy, dog-friendly loop, about as low-stress as trails get. Good when you want fresh air without committing to a real climb. Pop into the center for maps and Parkway intel.