Best Hikes near Asheville
WNC's Best Hikes
Looking for where to stay in Asheville NC for hiking? The Lazy Tiger Hostel is your perfect basecamp for exploring Western North Carolina's trails. Overwhelmed by the hundreds of hiking options in Western North Carolina? We've curated this small list of the best hikes in Asheville, which should give a few options for all different types of hikers. Want to see a waterfall or a glorious view? Want to go for a casual stroll or break a sweat? All of these trails received the official Lazy Tiger stamp of approval!
Hurricane Helene Update
After Hurricane Helene, many of Western North Carolina's trails near Asheville have been impacted—some remain open for adventurous hikers, while others are still closed for repairs. Most hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville are closed and/or inaccessible by car.
Areas that are open for hiking – Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, West of Asheville (Canton, Sylva, Waynesville), some out east (Swannanoa/Black Mountain), and some down in Gerton. We recommend checking the trail comments/reviews on All Trails (area hikers are great about updating trail status). Happy hiking!
Easy Hikes
Lovers Leap
Richmond Hill Park
Graveyard Fields
Moderate Hikes
John Rock
Lane Pinnacle
Hawksbill Rock
Challenging Hikes
Graybeard Trail
The Pinnacle Trail
