Peak-to-Peak

Mountain Top Hike

5/5 on TripAdvisor

5 - 6  Hours

Transportation

Provided

Hiking Tour

Water & Snacks

Included

What will we do?

This tour begins where you are staying. We will pick you up with our tour van and drive up the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. This drive will show you some breathtaking views of the mountains. We will gain 3200' of elevation.

 

Then we will hike up the Balsam Mountains with long-range views in every direction. We will first summit Tennet Mountain (6040') then we will walk along the bald ridgeline up to Black Balsam Knob (6214'). After enjoying the 360-degree views, we will hike down through a Balsam Fir forest to the tour van. 

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What's included?

We provide Water, Snacks (Kind Bars), and any gear that may be needed. (Trekking poles, ponchos, first aid kit)

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All you need to bring is warm, comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking.

What are people saying?

Loved this hike after riding up to the Blue Ridge Parkway with our guide. Beautiful landscape, reasonable hike for beginners, very enjoyable.

- Jennifer M. TripAdvisor

We enjoyed a carefree beautiful 5 mile hike with Asheville Adventures that was a perfect level for my 9-year old son and a great way to kick off our visit to Asheville. We had door to door service from our rental cabin to the trail head and were guided by the super friendly and knowledgeable trail guide, Brian. Asheville Adventures provided snacks and water and took the stress out of trying to select a well-suited hike.

- Linda H. TripAdvisor

What a wonderful tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our driver Brian was very flexible to our wishes. We could not have asked for a better day or diver. I highly recommend this tour when visiting Asheville NC

- Carolyn R. TripAdvisor

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Peak-to-Peak Mountain Top Hike

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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