The 5 Best Asheville Hiking Tours

1.Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Join guide Tony for a 5.5-hour Asheville outing along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, and DuPont State Recreational Forest. You’ll hike about three miles at an easy to moderate pace, visit three waterfalls, enjoy mountain overlooks, and receive hotel pickup, snacks, and drinks.

“Friendly, informative and professional guide, superb views. The scenery was stunning, the vehicle was clean and comfortable.”

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2.Waterfall Jeep Tour – Backroads and Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Take a three-hour Jeep tour from Pisgah Forest into Pisgah National Forest, with hikes to several waterfalls, a possible stop at Looking Glass Falls, and photo stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Guides such as Brad, Bryan, Hailey, and Clayton tailor the pace to your group.

“My son and I had a terrific time on our Hike. Our guide Brian was awesome and very knowledgeable and friendly!! I would highly recommend this adventure.”

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3.Privately Guided Half Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Asheville with a private guide and follow a hike shaped around your group. Guides such as Anna, Eli, Adam, Melinda, Lexie, Paul, and Bev have led routes to waterfalls, peaks, creeks, wildflowers, and historic sites. Snacks are included, and trekking poles are free on request.

“It was an awesome first hike experience! We loved our tour guide, Bev. She took great care of us and the views were beautiful! Great day!”

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4.Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide 30 minutes from downtown Asheville for a two-mile Bearwallow Mountain loop. Learn about local plants and wildlife, then practice one hour of all-levels yoga at the summit. Guides such as Mandy, Carolyn, Kim, and Lynn have led this small-group outing, with mats supplied.

“Everything was perfect, our guide Mandy, the hike, pictures along the way, the weather, and the yoga. The hike and yoga was doable for all skill levels. Loved it! I plan to do it again!”

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5.Yoga on a Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69Best value

Meet instructor Carolynne or Crista at Bearwallow Mountain, 30 minutes from Asheville, for a guided hike to an open summit. You’ll practice an hour of all-levels yoga with wide Blue Ridge views. Mats and straps are provided, and beginners are welcome.

“This experience was so worth it! The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and there were cows all in the field at the top of the mountain.”

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