10 Hiking & Camping Tours in Asheville That You Shouldn't Miss

Blue Ridge Hiking Company is Western North Carolina's Premier Guiding Service for Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips. Founded in 2008, we are locally owned, female operated, and the 2019 guiding team has over 60,000 miles of hiking experience. Blue Ridge Hiking Company is permitted for a wide range of hiking trails that include the most scenic and "must-see" destinations in Western North Carolina. We welcome hikers of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. The Downtown Asheville Retail Shop Features a Selection of Handpicked Lightweight Hiking and Backpacking Essentials from the Best Independent and Cottage Gear Builders. Blue Ridge Hiking Company also Operates "The Trail-er," an Appalachian Trail Bunkhouse that offers Lodging, Gear Rentals and Shuttles in Hot Springs, NC. The owner, Jennifer Pharr Davis, is a Western North Carolina Native, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and Mother to two Young Hikers. Let us share our favorite trails and local knowledge with you!

We want you to have the best experience possible. Our tours are designed for you. We are locally owned and proud to show off the beautiful nature around Asheville!

Our private waterfall & hiking tours are tailored to your skill level. Do you want a long hike? We have them. Are you looking for a big pay-off without to much hiking? We have that too! The best part is, regardless of your physical ability, we can get you away from the tourists and up close & personal with amazing waterfalls. This is more of an adventure then your standard tour. We our open year round & 7 days a week!

Let the local experts guide you to our favorite “secret spots” along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in our National Forests. Home to 250+ waterfalls and miles of hiking trails, the stunning scenery does not disappoint. Our tours provide a unique blend of storytelling, sightseeing and nature discovery! We visit historical sights and 150-foot waterfalls, and even enjoy wild food foraging on all of our tours. Our aim to provide a soul-nurturing experience in the outdoors is the reason why our guests return to experience these mountains with us, again and again! If you have a half day to spend with us, we recommend the Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Tour so you can capture multiple highlights of western North Carolina, including the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, historic sites and “secret” hidden waterfalls. For those who have just a few hours to spend with us, we recommend the Guided 2-Hour Waterfall Hike. Private Tours, fully customizable, are also available and offer a range of hikes!

Adventures Accessed is a full-service outfitter and guide company. Our goal is to help you build meaningful connections to nature through immersive, experiential trips to our National Forests. We provide daytrips and ovenrights of which all backpacking equipment, transportation, food and expert guide are included to ensure a safe and memorable experience. We work in partnership with the US Forest Service as licensed outfitter/guides to provide only the most picturesque and memorable experiences. We are stoked to be launching both day-hikes and multi-day backpacking trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville, NC in 2020. Our Chicago based operations work in partnership with the Manistee, Hoosier and Shawnee National Forests.

Make the most of your time in Asheville, North Carolina! Wildland Trekking offers a variety of hiking experiences in the world-class mountains that surround Asheville. Part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, these mountains offer rain forests, stunning views, geologic phenomena, lakes, rivers, and a staggering amount of biodiversity. Join us and maximize your time in the Asheville Area!

Our mission is to create experiences that are engaging and active while being approachable to everyone. Whether it's hiking, biking or paddling in the beautiful Asheville outdoors we aim to provide all of our guests with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. We offer small, exclusive trips because we want to make real connections with our guests and vice versa.

Prestige is a Tour and Transportation Company in western North Carolina. We do provide a historical tours in Asheville, and the outdoor tours in the beautiful Blue ridge parkway.

Truly Experience Western North Carolina from Locals who not only provide you outstanding custom service, but whose mission is to show you this beautiful region and create your own personal Adventure. NCLINE Adventures is a locally owned and operated custom tour outfitter that offers custom full and half day hikes, swimming holes, camping, and gear rental. We are determined to create memories for you and your friends and family that will last a lifetime. We are exceptional at working with groups of various interests and abilities, bringing everyone together to create an adventure that will not disappoint!

Waterfalls hikes, art galleries, breweries & music; join us for an exceptional experience. Asheville Explore Tours is Asheville's premier transportation and touring company offering 4 daily hop-on tours and 30 custom tour options for private parties. Perfect for bachelorette parties, weddings, reunions and conferences. Here at Asheville Explore Tours every guide is a professional photographer.