Privately Guided Half Day Hike

Overview

Whether you want to see waterfalls, wildflowers, enjoy a quiet walk on a forested path, or climb a 6,000 foot peak, we will customize these trips based on your desired distance, difficulty, and destination. After booking, our office will contact you to discuss your preferences.

Hike will meet our office in downtown Asheville at 8:30am, and will last approximately 4-5 hours including transportation time. Snacks are included, but transportation is not. Transportation between Asheville and the trailhead (including hotel pickup) can be added for an additional fee. Your guide can provide trekking poles upon request at no additional charge.

We hike rain or shine! Hikers should arrive prepared for all weather conditions and pack a rain jacket, an extra warm layer, and water. We may cancel or reschedule your hike in the event of severe or dangerous weather conditions.

Curious about the other hikes we offer? Check out our website!

City: Asheville

Tue 25 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $150.00

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Tue 25 Nov

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks

Trekking poles can be provided upon request at no additional charge.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Pisgah National Forest

See beautiful scenery in Pisgah National Forest during your hike! Hikes may feature mountaintop views, creekside walking, historic landmarks, and seasonal wildflowers.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (126)

Krystle84

Jun 2019

We had a waterfall hike planned for a large group and our family. The guides were great they knew a lot about the area, the trees, and the plants. They were very friendly, great with kids, and no one felt rushed on the trails. They went above and beyond and the area is spectacular.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for choosing us to take your family on this guided hike, and for sharing these kind words about your trip!

Aimee W

Jun 2019

A wonderful experience for a first time backpacker! Our guide, Christine Martens, was excellent! She was incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging, and led a great hike! I want to sincerely express my gratitude to Christine for taking the time to break things down so clearly for me and for being such a great teacher and guide. The time and effort she invested in us, in sharing her knowledge, and in furthering our love of the forest will serve as the solid foundation upon which I build my many future backpacking endeavors. Christine tool the time to get to know and understand my personality and need for doing things the “right way” and “by the rules.” She was patient with me and broke down processes for me, investing in my complete understanding of beginner backpacking. I so appreciate all she put into our trip (even the special food planning to accommodate my diet/eating lifestyle)! A most sincere thank you to Christine and all those at the Blue Ridge Hiking Company for everything. You've helped me feel prepared, competent, and ready to conquer more backpacking adventures.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

We're so glad to hear that Christine made you feel at ease on your first backpacking trip! We hope to hear about your future backpacking adventures :)

Mala M

Jun 2019

We wanted to go to this spot and asked if they would take us. They didn't have a permit but worked on it and got one in 3 days!! Our tour guide Andrea was amazing-kind,funny,very knowledgable of the area. She even went to great lengths to get us a vegetarian lunch with all kinds of cool snacks thrown in. We went on 3 different hikes including one to the very top. Had a ton of fun. Absolutely recommend the company and Andrea's services.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy we were able to take you to see Mt Mitchell, and that you enjoyed your time with Andrea.