Half Day Educational Waterfall & Forest Hike Guided Tour With Lunch

Discover the secrets of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ rainforest on a guided hike. Perfect for kids and adults to bring science lessons alive.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Green River Game Lands - You will experience a personalized guided hike with a career educator to a beautiful waterfall with the option to wade and swim. Lunch is provided at no extra charge. Fishing poles and tackle are available if you want to try your luck with the local trout and sunfish.

Along the hike you’ll learn local natural history and ecology from a long-time local with extensive educational and environmental experience. You may spot wildlife or tracks, enjoy edible native plants, identify mushrooms, or experience other one-of-a-kind surprises!

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Fishing poles and tackle provided by request
Additional Information

Discover and engage with the often-overlooked wonders along the trail! The southern Blue Ridge Mountains’ unique temperate rainforest ecosystem boasts an incredible array of biodiversity, featuring captivating and beautiful plants and animals. Uncover the secrets of millipedes, salamanders, fish, insects, trees, and edible and medicinal plants through immersive, hands-on experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for both children and adults to make science lessons come alive in a tangible and impactful manner.

  • Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility difficulties.
Location
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Montford Avenue
PLEASE NOTE: The actual meeting location for this tour is about 45-minutes south of Asheville. Take Exit 59 off of Interstate 26 (Saluda). We'll meet in the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rita_n
May 18, 2023
Definitely a hike I will not forget - It was not only a beautiful hike but a pleasant journey into curiosity, knowledge and expansion in nature. It was relaxed and yet very stimulating. I really enjoyed it.
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