Book a Hike
Just pick a date, select a trip, and choose a guide! It's that easy. Then, take a hike!
Group overnights can also be booked online simply by choosing your start date.
Don't want to book online? Or is the date you want unavailable? No problem. Contact us!
~April 8 or 9, 2023: Exclusive Seasonal Hike! Privately Guided Wildflower Day Hike with a Southern Appalachian Naturalist~
Hike Descriptions:
Click here for full hike descriptions, or see below.
Private Half Day Hike: Spend the morning or afternoon exploring some of the best trails near Asheville. Most half-day hikes are 3-5 miles and well-suited for beginner and intermediate hikers. Our half-day trip destinations include scenic waterfalls, historic sites, 6,000 ft peaks, the Appalachian Trail ,and the Blue Ridge Parkway. And the price includes guide and snacks! (3-5 hours)
— $210 for 1-3 hikers + $35 for each additional hiker
Private Full Day Hike: Choose your own adventure! Clients pick the distance (5-10 miles), terrain, scenery, and difficulty for a spectacular day in the Blue Ridge. Abundant waterfalls, the highest peaks east of the Mississippi, and the prettiest views you'll find in the South are all at your disposal off the Blue Ridge Parkway, on the Appalachian Trail, or hidden deep Pisgah National Forest. Price includes guide and lunch. (6-8 hours)
— $320 for 1-3 hikers + $50 for each additional hiker
Private Sunset Hikes: Spend the evening with us as we chase a beautiful sunset! We'll travel to a west-facing peak close to town for a short hike before settling in to watch the sunset. Afterward, we'll hike back to the trailhead in the dark. Your guide will provide snacks and headlamps for you to use on trail. Itineraries can be easy, moderate, or strenuous (your choice!) and distances range from 1.5 to 5 miles. With a little luck, you'll catch the sunset of your dreams!
— $210 for 1-3 hikers + $35 for each additional hiker
Group Full Moon Night Hike: We'll hike approximately 1 mile through sunset, before emerging onto a bald in time for last light. After a snack and a hot beverage, we'll hike back to the trailhead by the light of the full moon. The hike is approximately 2 miles round trip over easy-to-moderate terrain, and will finish in the dark. Price includes snacks, transportation, and a headlamp to use during your hike. Click here for more information.
— $100 per person; offered March - October
Group New Moon Night Hike: There’s plenty to see and hear on trail even after the last bits of daylight have left the sky. Dark, moonless nights provide opportunities for stargazing on clear nights and experiencing the trails in a new way. This is an easy to moderate hike with lots of open sky. Price includes snacks, transportation, a headlamp to use during your hike, and a Night Sky constellation guide for each hiker to keep. Click here for more information.
— $105 per person; offered March - October
Trail to Tavern: Earn your liquid calories on a morning hike, then sample Beer City's best breweries in the afternoon, avoiding the crowds the whole time! Price includes half-day hike, picnic lunch, transportation, and your first beer! Call us for more information or to book.
— $420 for 1-3 hikers + $55 for each additional hiker
Questions? Call or e-mail for assistance:
(828) 713-5451
trips@blueridgehikingco.com
FAQs - Day Hikes
What do I need to bring on a day hike?
Please wear comfortable trail shoes (sneakers and running shoes are great; you do not have to wear boots). We ask that you bring a rain jacket and extra layers, as well as one liter of water per person for half day hikes and two liters of water per person for a full day hike. You are encouraged to bring a day pack if you have one. You also must pack any personal medications that you might need on the trail, such as an inhaler or epi-pen.
Where do we meet?
The guide will meet you at our downtown retail location, 70 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801. From there you will follow your guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle. We also have Hot Springs based trips available, which meet at our Appalachian Trail-er location in Hot Springs, NC (200 Lance Ave, Hot Springs, NC 28743).
Can I bring my pet?
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs to join on our Private Day Hikes! Dogs must be kept on a 6' leash at all times during the hike, and owners are expected to pack out any pet waste. Please notify your guide ahead of time if you have a pet that will be joining your hike.
Do I tip my guide?
If your guide does an exceptional job, please show your appreciation with a tip. Our team of well-trained professional guides never expects a tip, but always appreciates it! Industry standard gratuity for a guided hiking trip is 15-20% of the trip cost.
What if it's raining?
We hike in all kinds of weather - including rain and snow. If Blue Ridge Hiking Company deems the conditions unsafe for hiking or driving (e.g. flooding, lightning, ice) then we will cancel the trip and provide a full refund or allow you to reschedule the trip at your convenience.
What if I need transportation?
We are able to provide transportation for an additional fee, if the shuttle vehicle is available. Please call (828) 713-5451 for more information.
If I have a special need or health condition, can I still hike?
Absolutely! We have worked with blind, deaf, and mobility impaired individuals. We recommend booking a private hike, so we can customize the trip and distance to meet your needs.
What is your COVID policy?
The health and safety of our guides and hikers is our highest priority. If you experience COVID-like symptoms or have contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID within ten days before you trip, please don't come! We will work with you to reschedule or refund your trip. If you have any questions or would like us to take specific safety precautions for your trip, please contact our office.
What is your cancellation policy?
For all Day Hikes, the trip cost includes a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Hikes may be rescheduled once free of charge; an administrative fee will apply if hikes are rescheduled additional times. Hikes may be cancelled up to 1 week before the trip for a refund (minus the 15% fee). Within 1 week, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if Blue Ridge Hiking Company cancels the trip due to severe weather.
How long are the hikes?
Half Day Hikes range in distance from 2 to 5 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous.
Full Day Hikes range in distance from 5 to 10 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous.
How far away are the hikes?
Our hikes are anywhere from 20 minutes to just over an hour's drive from Asheville.
