Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
Still closed from Helene damage, with no reopening date yet. A longtime local favorite.
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Hikes & Nature
North Carolina Arboretum
434 acres of cultivated gardens and forest trails off the Parkway in Bent Creek. Not the small botanical gardens near UNCA, this is a whole different thing. Bring a picnic and take your time.
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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
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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 North Carolina Arboretum lives in full.
More hikes & nature
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.