Recreation

Groups

Walking & Hiking Organizations

Here are a few of the local organizations in the area. If you know of others that would like to be on our website, email Terri March with the contact info at: Terri.March@buncombecounty.org

Asheville Amblers

If you like walking and other non-competitive sporting events for people of all ages and athletic abilities, check out the Asheville Amblers. The Asheville Amblers Walking Club, a member of the American Volksport Association, is an active club with a lot of events this year. Their website includes a list of local walks – on you own or with a group. website: amblers.homestead.com

Carolina Mountain Club

"The Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) was organized to foster the enjoyment of the mountains through hiking and to encourage the conservation of our natural resources. This purpose is achieved primarily through an extensive schedule of hikes and a program of trail building and maintenance." website: carolinamtnclub.com

Also check out their walking trail database & Hike Menu:

trail database: carolinamtnclub.com/chooseall.htm

Hike Menu: carolinamtnclub.com/hikemenu.htm

Biking Organizations

Blue Ridge Bike Club

"The mission of the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club is to bring together a community of mountain and road cyclists, who work together to provide opportunities for safer and more enjoyable recreational cycling in Western North Carolina. We strive to improve public awareness of cycling by serving our communities through educational activities, advocacy of cycling causes, and maintenance on road bike pathways and mountain bike trails." website: blueridgebicycleclub.org