Your adventure begins at Pisgah Coffee Roasters, just 30 minutes south of Asheville and right at the doorstep of Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s the perfect place to ease into the morning—enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, light snacks, and clean restrooms before you meet your guide.
From there, you’ll ride in either our Ford Expedition or Ford Econoline Passenger Van. We choose these vehicles because they offer the best blend of comfort and maneuverability on forest roads. They’re clean, climate-controlled, and well-maintained, with comfortable seating so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery hands-free.
Meet at 9:00 AM.
This hike is rated easy to moderately easy, suitable for most guests who enjoy walking on natural terrain. We typically hike 2 miles at a relaxed pace.
Please wear closed-toe shoes with good tread, such as sturdy tennis shoes or light hiking shoes. Hiking boots are wonderful but not required.
Mountain weather changes quickly! We recommend bringing:
A rain jacket or poncho
Layers for cooler mornings
A warm hat and gloves in fall or winter
Water and snacks (your guide will also have extras available)
Hiking poles
Ponchos for light rain
Comfortable transportation
Visits to multiple breathtaking waterfalls
When the Blue Ridge Parkway closes during winter weather (typically late November through early March), we adjust the route to showcase alternative scenic overlooks—and often an additional waterfall—inside Pisgah National Forest. These modified routes are just as stunning and often a guest favorite.
This is a public group tour with a maximum of 9 guests.
Prefer an outing just for your group? We also offer Private Tours.
Never required, but always appreciated if you enjoyed your experience.
$ 99
$ 79
Experience the best of Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway with a trained naturalist and historian guide who brings the landscape to life through expert storytelling, ecology, and local lore. This immersive tour goes far beyond sightseeing—you’ll gain a deeper understanding of one of the most biodiverse temperate rainforests on Earth.
Over the course of this 3- to 3.5-hour adventure, you’ll visit several waterfalls—both iconic and hidden—and explore rock overhangs, clear pools, and lush forest trails. We typically hike around 2 miles at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time for photos, interpretation, and questions.
Your guide will point out edible and medicinal plants, unique tree species, wildlife signs, and seasonal highlights such as spring wildflowers, rhododendron blooms and autumn colors. Their expertise transforms the forest into an outdoor classroom, making this experience especially rich and memorable.