Asheville Hiking Tours: 8 to Book Next

1.Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Spend about five and a half hours exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah Forest, and DuPont State Recreational Forest with guide Tony. You’ll hike roughly three miles at an easy-to-moderate pace, visit three waterfalls, stop for mountain views, and enjoy hotel pickup, snacks, cold drinks, and local stories along the way.

“It was an Excellent tour, absolutely beautiful, well-run and organized, and Tony was a Fabulous tour guide! I would highly recommend this tour!!”

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2.Privately Guided Half Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your private guide in downtown Asheville at 8:30 am, then follow them in your own vehicle to a Pisgah National Forest trailhead. Your guide may shape the three-hour hike around waterfalls, creeks, wildflowers, historic sites, or mountaintop views. Guides such as Anna, Eli, Adam, Melinda, and Paul are praised for thoughtful route planning and strong knowledge of the area.

“Our group recently booked the private half day hike with Blue Ridge Hiking Company and it was a very nice afternoon. One of the highlights for us was the convenience of being driven to the trailheads. This made the whole trip much more relaxing and enjoyable. Our guide Lexie was sweet, accommodating and attentive to our interest. The company also provided a snack which was a nice touch. Overall, I would recommend Blue Ridge Hiking company for a tailored stress free day of hiking.”

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3.Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide 30 minutes from Asheville for a two-mile Bearwallow Mountain loop, with a forest walk, local plant and wildlife stories, and one hour of yoga at the summit. Guides such as Carolyn, Mandy, Kim, and Cary-Anne have led the outing. Yoga mats and carrying straps are provided, and cows may wander through the mountaintop pasture.

“Was so fun. Nice hike to pretty views. Good yoga class outside in nature. We all enjoyed it. Even my husband and son who haven’t done yoga before.”

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4.Half Day Hike – Water Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet David at the Asheville Visitor Center for a four-hour waterfall hike through the Asheville area, often including Pisgah National Forest and scenic Blue Ridge Parkway stops. He adjusts the route to your ability, points out plants, wildlife, bird calls, and local history, and provides water and snacks. Groups are limited to four.

“David, the tour guide, made the hike fantastic! He shared his vast knowledge of the plants and the area with such care. Sure, anyone can follow a hiking trail app, but David helped us notice birds and plants we wouldn’t have noticed on our own. He even knows bird calls. The tour is limited to four hikers so it is shaped to fit the group. Our hike was moderate in intensity, but completely comfortable because of the tree canopy. This hike was one of the highlights of our trip. The waterfalls are gorgeous and the land is delightful.”

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5.Privately Guided Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $220

Spend 6 to 8 hours hiking near Asheville with a private Blue Ridge Hiking Company guide. Your route can match your ability and interests, from waterfalls and mountain views to a quiet meditation stop in Pisgah National Forest. Lunch and trekking poles are included, while transportation to the trailhead costs extra.

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6.Blue Ridge Mtns Hiking Tour with the areas top rated trail expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Meet Greg of NCLINE Adventures for a five-hour Blue Ridge Mountains hike near Asheville. He chooses a 3 to 5 mile route based on weather, fitness, and your requests, with Pisgah National Forest, possible waterfall stops, snacks, photos, and advice on local breweries and restaurants. You drive your own vehicle and finish near Devil’s Courthouse.

“The tour was fabulous, and the scenery was spectacular! The length was perfect, and not too strenuous.”

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7.Coffee Hike to Three Waterfalls in DuPont State Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $69Cheapest way up

Join Nero Coffee Hikes for a three-hour, 3.5-mile loop in DuPont State Forest. Guide Kaitlyn has led guests through the park’s waterfall country, with a coffee stop at Hooker Falls, water-filtering instruction, steep climbs to Triple Falls, and a finish at High Falls. The group is limited to eight people.

“This was a wonderful hike and the scenery was beautiful. Out guide was also very knowledgeable about the park. I'm looking forward to doing more of her hikes!”

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8.Asheville: Yoga on a Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bearwallow Mountain Trail, about 30 minutes from Asheville, for a guided hike to an open summit. Carolynne and Crista have led sessions that blend local flora and fauna notes with accessible yoga, sunset or morning views, and plenty of quiet time. Mats and carrying straps are provided.

“This experience was so worth it! The sunset was absolutely gorgeous and there were cows all in the field at the top of the mountain.”

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