About Asheville Adventures 

Mount Pisgah

My family heading up Mount Pisgah in the early 2000's

(I'm on the far left) 

I started Asheville Adventures to allow other people to experience what I call home. Growing up in this city, in these mountains, has been pure joy. And I want others to encounter that joy. For me, life in Asheville has always been defined by adventure. I mean, I was still in diapers the first time I went to Mount Pisgah (one of my family's favorite hikes). The hikes, the camping trips, the animal encounters, the wild blackberries, the hundreds of waterfalls... all of this is what I want to share with people.

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So that's what we do. We allow people to see the best parts of Western North Carolina. Whether that be hiking 2 miles to hidden waterfalls, or hiking 10 miles on some of the tallest peaks around. We customize our trips to fit you and give you the best

adventure in Asheville.

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In short, it's about you. I am just the guide.

Our Team

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Flour

Brian Roulhac

Clayton Manche

Ivana Roulhac

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Butter

Clayton Manche

Founder / Adventure Guide

We absolutely loved our first time ever hiking adventure. Clayton was great! He took us to see beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous mountain views. We went with my Mom who, last year, had a very bad back injury. The hike was very moderate for her and Clayton was very conscious and caring throughout. We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to go back and do the Peak-to-Peak Mountain Top Hike.

 

Christina H. - TripAdvisor

Ivana took myself and my 2 daughters, 18 and 11 for a private waterfall tour. My youngest who isn’t super athletic or into the outdoors ended up loving this experience! I was worried she would get tired easily and would be afraid (nature scares her) but Ivana was so sweet and worked at our pace. She pointed out little things on the trail which was nice. My daughter wouldn’t get near the first waterfall we saw but by the end, she was getting up close and personal with everything Ivana wanted to show us! Beautiful morning!

Tessic W. - TripAdvisor

Ivana Roulhac

Adventure Guide

Brian Roulhac

Adventure Guide

I had an amazing run with Brian! We covered a little bit of trail, some neighborhood gardens, and some local’s favorite cafes & restaurants.
He kept a perfect pace for me and the conversation was great as well.
I highly recommend him!

Naimi G. - TripAdvisor

10% of every single penny is donated to Wipe Every Tear to help bring an end to human trafficking

CONTACT US​

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(828) 712-8351

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Tours@HikeWNC.com

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29 Asheville Cottage Lane,

Asheville NC 28806

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Frequently asked questions

What should I bring?

Most routes will only require you to bring a good pair of walking shoes (like running shoes, Tevas, or Chacos, or hiking boots) and a bottle of water (1 liter) and any important personal things you might need, e.g., inhaler, epi-pen... ​Everything else (all gear, snacks, and food) will be provided by us.



What if it rains?

Rain is very normal in the southern Appalachain Mountains, in fact, on your tour you will learn how this area is considered temporate rainforest! We lead our trips in any weather, be it rain or even snow, and we bring the proper gear to make hiking in any weather enjoyable. In the event that the trip becomes unsafe because of the weather, then we will cancel the trip and provide a full refund. (Remember, more rain means bigger waterfalls!)



What if I have to cancel my trip?

Do not worry! We have updated our cancellation policy to be very flexible. If you purchase Booking Protection with your tour ($25) you may cancel up to 24 hours before your trip and receive a 100% refund. Without Booking Protection, cancellations made up to 2 weeks before your trip will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your trip will receive a 50% refund. The Booking Protection Fee is non-refundable.



What about COVID-19? Am I safe?

We are taking extreme measures to ensure that everyone is safe. This means we are heavily sanitizing our tour vehicles before and after each trip, we are constantly checking our guides to ensure they are virus-free, and we are wearing masks (while transporting) to help prevent any possible spreading of the virus. Click the banner at the top of the page to read more about our new updates.



What do I wear?

Great question! For our day hikes, we suggest wearing comfortable pants, or shorts, that are easy to hike in and a comfortable top. We also suggest wearing sturdy shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Just remember if it is hot out you might be sweating, and if it is cold out you will want a jacket. In these mountains, we have found that layers are your friend.



What about bears?

Contrary to popular belief, black bears are kind creatures and are not out there to hurt you. They are very scared of humans and will avoid us. In the rare chance that you encounter a bear on your trip, your guide is trained to keep you (and the bear) safe.



Do I tip my guide?

Our goal is to make sure your experience is exceptional. If your guide achieves this goal, then we ask that you show them your appreciation. Our amazing guides are always thankful to receive a tip! (typically, in this industry tips are between 15% - 20% of the cost of your activity)



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