Private Waterfall Hike: Scenic Blue Ridge Tour
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26 Ratings
Embark on a private waterfall hike through the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. Discover stunning waterfalls, mountain views, and indulge in plant foraging along the trail.
Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pisgah National Forest - Embark on an exceptional half-day journey to witness the most magnificent waterfalls and vistas in the vicinity of Asheville! Your guide will lead you to a combination of the most grandiose and secluded waterfalls within the Pisgah National Forest, which boasts over 250 waterfalls. The 4.5-hour adventure includes visits to cascading falls, concealed ponds, rocky shelters, and more! Depending on your preference, your knowledgeable guide will tailor hikes ranging from 1-3 miles to 3-7 miles, all while enlightening you about the natural marvels you encounter. En route to our hiking start point, we’ll traverse the Blue Ridge Parkway, passing through its signature tunnels and reveling in the expansive mountain panoramas. Footwear requirement: solid athletic shoes or hiking boots. Suggested attire: Waterproof gear (raincoat or poncho); layered clothing to accommodate cool mornings and higher altitude areas. The excursion concludes approximately at 1:30 p.m.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Hiking Poles
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Ponchos
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our expeditions have garnered recognition in Southern Living Magazine and MSN News! Come with our seasoned nature guides on a journey to explore the breathtaking waterfalls and mountain scenery that Asheville is known for! Along our journey, we engage in sharing historical anecdotes and participate in plant foraging for a unique trailside dining experience!

We avoid the highway, instead, we indulge in the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway as we dive into the forests on our way to some of the FINEST waterfalls Asheville has to offer! Expect to depart with an unforgettable experience and a twig in your hair.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Not recommended for travelers that have recently undergone knee surgery.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_c
Jun 16, 2024
Great day for Falls - Beautiful day full of adventure. Waterfalls were off the beaten track so wonderful time. Would love to do a different set of falls next time
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Compass00080763990
Jun 15, 2024
Waterfalls and Sunshine - We had an overall great experience. Our guide called us a few days before to ask if we had hiked or been to the waterfalls in Asheville and to check if we had any specific requests for our hike. He picked us up at the hotel and was super friendly and gave us a lot of great information about the forest and the history of the area. We went to some out of the way places that were beautiful. Would do this again.
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744lawrencer
Jun 10, 2024
Great Time with Ian - There were just three of us, plus the guide, Ian. Ian had a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding the area's plants, animals, birds, history, etc., and he was an excellent guide. The drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway was beautiful, and we were able to make stops along the way for taking pics and just looking at the beauty of the area. The waterfalls were beautiful; I just wish there were more of them! Definitely worth the cost to have a guide to drive you there and provide so much information during the trip.
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Russelljcococ
Apr 29, 2024
Beautiful flowers, very informative and MK was great - MK was the very best. She was very informative. It was relaxed and just what we ask for. No stress. She was also friendly and very approachable. I would highly recommend the trip and MK.
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Voyage17960596707
Sep 18, 2023
Private Hiking Tour Worth Every Dollar - I would give it more stars if possible (10 out of 5)! We told our guide a few days prior what types of things we would like to see and do and our activity level, that we were fine getting a little wet or dirty and climbing over things to see some great waterfalls and scenic views. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! Eli Adams could not have done a better job. We hiked for 5 hours, walked through a couple streams, climbed over dead trees and over boulders and up and down to some amazing views and water falls. We did not want to do a public tour and maybe be limited to the rate/speed/agility of a group of unknowns. We made the right choice….not matter what your abilities are I’m sure this group will accommodate your abilities and show you some amazing things in this beautiful area.
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Keithaa4986ib
Sep 15, 2023
Perfect Day in the Blue Ridge Mountains - We had a perfect day on our private tour with Ian. In discussing our preferences with Ian, he took us on a beautiful and off the beat and path hike to Sliding Rock. Ian was an amazing guide, incredibly smart, interesting and fun. After our great 6 mile hike, we went to Looking Glass Falls, a perfect spot to finish our day. My wife and I can’t say enough great things about Asheville Hiking Tours and Ian, who made our day special.
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Michael
Aug 8, 2021
Highly recommend!!!! - We had an amazing time. Chris was super knowledgeable, and took us to the perfect spots based on our interests. Highly recommend both him and this hiking company!
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Stephaniefp9229vz
Aug 2, 2021
Paul is the BEST tour guide! - Loved our day with Asheville Hiking Tours and Paul! It was my second time to go hiking with Paul (first with a friend and then I brought my family back to spend the day!) I was a little concerned as we were traveling with four young people (age 14-20). I thought they might be bored, but Paul won them over in minutes. He was knowledgeable, funny and got the kids interested with his stories, pointing out snakes and different bird calls and getting them to eat all kinds of foliage! We even helped my niece get some relief from a wasp sting by chewing up leaves and using them as nature's Tylenol! Each kid said that the hike was their favorite activity...and that it even was better rafting! I cannot say enough good things about our hike...ask for Paul when you sign up--you will have a great day!
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Jacquelinegc3733pp
Jul 25, 2021
Worth the extra cost to get a tailored experience - Chris was an excellent knowledgeable guide who perfectly tailored our private 5 hour hike/waterfall trip. He kept us from the crowds with a great early start, gave us space to enjoy our surroundings alone, didn’t rush anything, and has a great chill personality that was refreshing to be around. We will be requesting him again. The company was great to work with.
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Leticia
Jul 4, 2021
Chris was a fantastic guide - I booked a private tour with some custom requests, and AHT was able to accommodate everything I asked for. Our guide, Chris, was incredibly knowledgable about the fauna and flora of the area, and was also very friendly and easy to get along with. I really appreciated the way he made sure to include both me and my teen in discussions. Chris also made sure that we were very comfortable in terms of the risk of covid. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic experience, well worth every dollar, and I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed it!
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