NC Arboretum Running Tour

NC Arboretum Running Tour

Beginning at the North Carolina Arboretum, we'll depart for a run through an array of beautiful forests, seasonal wildflowers, and along a fresh mountain stream. We'll pass exhibits of short-leaf pine, eastern hemlock, red cedar, and even an assortment of native azaleas, among others. As we run, we'll share a brief history of how the nearby Biltmore Estate was crucial in the founding of Pisgah National Forest, and ultimately the cornerstone for sustainable logging across the country.

The arboretum offers an assortment of trail and gravel roads, and we will pick a loop within everyone's ability. Novice and experienced runners are both welcome! The route will range from 3 to 5 miles, never more than an hour.

Afterward, the Bent Creek Bistro within the Arboretum offers seasonal brunch and dinner options plus coffee, beer, and wine. Start times may be coordinated with seasonal events such as peak leaf colors, Christmas light exhibits, or specific wildflower blooms.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806-9315

I'll guide you on a running tour through the North Carolina Arboretum. The run is tailored to your ability and may range from 3 to 5 miles, though never more than an hour.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Asheville, NC

Surrounded by the Bent Creek Experimental Forest, join us for a running tour of the North Carolina Arboretum. Trips range from 3 to 5 miles and are suitable for both novice or experienced runners.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes