Quick Details
Appalachian Forest Communities Walk
Meet your guide at 10:00 am, guests bring lunch to eat around noon, and event ends around 1:00 pm. Please note that this tour begins at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 35 to 40-minute drive from Asheville. Please see confirmation e-mail for further meeting place instructions.
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Jenny Gruhn, PhD, Owner of Asheville Hiking Tours
Our guides are expert naturalists who offer an experience of storytelling and interpretation of our local Appalachian forests. For our guide’s full bio and photo, visit here: -
Your suggested a $5 donation goes straight to your expert guide. Please consider donating to keep this series sustainable.
Gratuity is never required but always appreciated! -
Required footwear: Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots.
Recommended clothing: Wear multiple layers, including a jacket, as temperatures drop at higher elevations. Bring rain gear as needed.
Recommended personal items: Water and lunch. -
Our morning departure helps us avoid the afternoon rains. In case of heavy rain or inclement weather, you will be notified of a cancelation.