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Asheville Hiking and Waterfalls

Blog post about the best hiking trails and best waterfalls near Asheville or in western North Carolina.

What is Happening Outside during your Asheville Winter Hiking

by Jenny Gruhn, PhD, Biologist and Owner of Asheville Hiking Tours

Best Waterfalls near Asheville – Our Top 10

Welcome to beautiful western North Carolina, home to over 250+ waterfalls and plenty of land to explore with it! Our waterfalls come from a vast underground aqueduct originating in Eastern Tennessee, plus the massive amount of yearly rain that we get (60+ inches!), classifying the area as a temperate rainforest. There are so many gorgeous…

Top 5 Waterfall and Summit Hike Daytrips near Asheville, NC

by Amanda Hastings, former Ecotour Guide for Asheville Hiking Tours Asheville, NC is a hotspot for special occasions, with activities for city-goers and mountain-lovers to enjoy. Asheville, NC has been a tourist destination since just before the 19th century and holds a rich history, from the confines of the city to the Blue Ridge Mountains…