Itinerary
This tour shows off the BEST waterfalls and views near Asheville in only a half day! Your guide is an expert naturalist, ready to point out fascinating wildlife and plants along the trails. You will end the tour feeling inspired by the scenery and the stories!
To make your adventure planning easier, we've adjusted our tour times to better align with the difficulty level of each hike.
Easy Difficulty - 8:30 AM or 10 AM
Distance: 2-3 miles
Perfect for beginners or those looking to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Moderate Difficulty - 9:30 AM
Distance: 3-4 miles
Suitable for hikers with some experience and a moderate level of fitness.
Visit both the biggest waterfalls and also “off the beaten path” waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, home to 250+ waterfalls. We explore the stunning trails of Pisgah National Forest and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway for a total of 4 1/2 hours.
Once entering the National Forest, you will take in stunning Appalachian scenery and even taste edible plants along the way. Wrap up your tour with endless views of mountain peaks and fertile valleys along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stop At:
• Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
• Looking Glass Falls, 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC
• Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Forest, NC
• Sliding Rock, 7851 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
• Pisgah Fish Hatchery, 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC
See Availability.
1 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
5 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : drohe812
We did a full day Blue Ridge Highway hiking tour with Nico. He was knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic! We did 4 different hikes all with spectacular views, 2 were to waterfalls which were beautiful!! Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : tours_photography
Jennifer Shuler was great, she not only stopped at some of the best views and navigated us to the many amazing waterfalls she was knowledgeable about the history, plants and birds. If you are concerned at all about booking a tour or finding these falls on your own you would be wise to choose a tour. Our guide, Shuler provided insights, snacks, and I felt very much taken care of and safe. Thank you Shuler for an incredible outing. I feel as though I have a new friend. Patty.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : 830patf
Amazing beautiful experience with Shuler. She was a wealth of information pointing out interesting plants, trees, mushrooms etc in the environment with history of the mountains and area. You are in good hands with this knowledgeable & experienced guide. This was a great non- touristy experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : JWBLB
We couldn’t be happier with our guide and our experience. MK led us on an incredible hike and visit to multiple waterfalls. Her expertise in flora and fauna is terrific. She pointed out things we would have never seen on our own. In addition, she is an excellent driver and we felt like we were in good hands.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : mariarD8418UT
Nico is good and expert to explain every detail of the plants . We went to DISCOVERY FALLS VERY HARD TRAIL ESPECIALLY FOR THE SENIOR WHO HAS BAD KNEE ITS GOOD NICO WAS THERE TO HELP US AND LIFTED
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Liz D
Had an amazing tour with Nico who started off by going out of his way to get us to the tour. We were with only one other couple who were a great addition to the tour. The easy/moderate 2-3mi option was perfect for our fitness and comfort level. Nico has a ton of knowledge of local plants, geography, and history which added greatly to our enjoyment of the tour and to our understanding of the Asheville area overall. The paths and waterfalls he chose were beautiful and just right for our group. It felt more like hiking with friends than a guided tour. Nico also made sure that everyone was comfortable and having a good time throughout the tour.
Asheville Hiking Tours did a fantastic job! Definitely recommend them if you're looking for a comfortable and accessible way to start exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National forest!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Y4170RPsueg
Our guide Tiffany was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly. The waterfalls and Outlook we stopped at were beautiful. We were hoping for much more actual hiking and less car riding time, but overall it was great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Jan_C
Guy was great, knowledgeable, fun. Highly recommend doing this trip to have someone else drive so you can enjoy the stunning views and learn about the region and history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : susanandtom2017
Tiffany our guide was wonderful! She told us all about the area-identified plants and flowers, told us all about the waterfalls…she was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : katisaramcgee
Tiffany gave us a broad sweep of history , flora and fauna of her beloved national forest. Beautiful day with gorgeous waterfalls and a comfortable ride.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
