Asheville · Buncombe County, NC
Outdoors in Asheville
Scout analyzed 120 Asheville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
120
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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DuPont State Recreational Forest
Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails.
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Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead
A gentle hike through a tranquil forest leads to this cascading waterfall & popular swimming hole.
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Weaver Park
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Craven Gap Trail
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Craggy Pinnacle Trail
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Crabtree Falls Trail
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Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
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Pisgah National Forest
Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space.
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Mills River Park
Sizable green space featuring a playground, dog park, fishing pier & kayak/canoe launch.
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Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
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Mount Mitchell State Park
1,946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi, with camping, hiking & panoramic views.
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Graveyard Fields
Picturesque nature trail leading to 2 cascading waterfalls, one with a popular swimming hole.
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Bent Creek River Park
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Toms Creek Falls Trail
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Richmond Hill Park
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Carrier Park
Sports facilities from roller hockey to lawn bowling, plus trails, picnic space & river views.
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Moore Cove Falls Trail
Short hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest to a 50-foot waterfall with a walking area behind it.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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Catawba Falls Trailhead
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Hard Times Trailhead
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Chimney Rock State Park
This iconic rock offers wide-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding parkland.
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Lake Louise Park
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Jake Rusher Park
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