3 Hours

Join evolutionary biologist Jenny Gruhn, PhD, owner of Asheville Hiking Tours, for a deep dive into the 100-million-year-old history of Appalachia. Discover the development of communities, and identify their characteristics.

Guided by Eli Adams. Spend a late morning and afternoon in the forest while simultaneously finding a new hiking buddy!

Guided by Professional Geologist Anton DuMars. Learn how to read geological maps as an expert points out phenomena along the Parkway!