Overview

We will start out our trip meeting approximately two hours before sunset at the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sunset time fluctuates heavily depending on the time of year in the Appalachian Mountains. When you book this trip we will confirm the meeting time and location. Your guide will double check you have the required gear and that your head lamp is functioning. We keep spare lamps and batteries on us if you have a malfunction or need a headlamp let us know

Upon verifying all gear is in working order and everyone has their supplies, we will start a short 30 minute drive up the parkway to the trailhead. We will hike a total of 1.5-5 miles (custom location and distance for every trip) round trip with the initial ascent only taking us 20 minutes or so. Your guide will verify everyone is in a safe location and proceed to make sure everyone has a cold, locally-sourced, beverage in their hand. At this point the sky is getting colorful and you're set-up for an epic Appalachian sunset.

If seeking to take in a more remote and solitude sunset we have additional options requiring 2-5 miles of hiking. This is treated as a half day hike and will be priced accordingly due to the amount of time it takes to complete. $290.00 for 3 hikers with an additional $40.00 per hiker. We will be meeting approximately 3.5 hours before sunset in Asheville for this adventure.

Quick Info

  • Price $190 per group
  • Group Size 1-3 Hikers
  • Distance 1.5-5 Miles
  • Difficulty 2 out of 5
  • Solitude 2 out of 5
  • Time 2-4 Hours
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What's Included With Your Trip

  • An Epic Mountaintop Sunset
  • An ice cold, locally-sourced, beverage
  • A Friendly, Knowledgeable wilderness guide with your best interests in mind at all times throughout the trip.
  • A commitment to make the experience exciting, challenging, informative and enjoyable as possible.
  • Guide carries a First-Aid kit, emergency communications and a call phone at all times.

What Is Not Included, But Required

  • Day Pack
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking Boots or Shoes
  • Rain Jacket or Poncho
  • Water Bladder or One Liter of Water
  • Light Jacket or Fleece
  • Specialized Medical Supplies (ex. EpiPen)

What Is Not Included, But Recommended

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera or Smartphone
  • Extra Water, Beverages and Snacks
  • Gratuity for your Tour Guide

Optional Add-ons for a Better Experience

Gourmet Backcountry Meal

$ 150

Prepared by a local professional chef, level up your evening with an energizing gourmet meal while experiencing breath-taking views. All prepared for you, so you don't lift a finger.

Daypack

$ 35

Do you need to borrow a daypack? No problem, we have gear rentals.

Headlamp

$ 59

Do you need a headlamp? No problem, we will bring you one you can take home.

Our Top Rated Day Hikes

Shining Rock Summit

Shining Rock wilderness is our guide's favorite day hike. Offering multiple summits over 6,000’ with panoramic views and a quartzite capped summit that can be seen for miles. Shining Rock Summit is the best day hike in Western North Carolina. We will start out our morning with a rendezvous in Asheville or at the trailhead; whatever is more convenient based on your location. We start our hike with a short ascent to Black Balsam Mountain at 6,214’ in elevation with 360° views. From there we will hike to Tennent Mountain at 6,065’ in elevation with mountain vistas ranging as far away as 60+ miles. Tennent Mountain also offers an interesting perspective on Black Balsam, Shining Rock Wilderness and Looking Glass rock. From Tennent Mountain it’s a short hike to our picnic location, Ivestor Gap. After lunch we will continue on to Shining Rock for exploration and a well deserved rest. This will take us to the most remote and scenic mountain top you may ever get to experience. Not to mention the geological rarity that is Shining Rock. We will spend ample time here relaxing, refueling and most importantly taking in the amazing scenery. Following up our break on Shining Rock we will be taking another trail back to the trailhead.
  • $290 per group
  • 1-3 Hikers
  • 9.5 Mile Loop

Private Sunrise Hike

This experience is not for the faint hearted. We will start out our morning meeting up an hour before sunrise starts at the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Typically sunrise is around 6:30am eastern time, this time fluctuates depending on the time of year. Your guide will double check you have the required gear and that your head lamp is functioning. We keep spare lamps and batteries on us if you have a malfunction or need a headlamp let us know. Upon verifying all gear is in working order and everyone has their supplies we will start a short, 30 minute, drive up the parkway to the trailhead. We will hike a total of 1.5 miles round trip with the initial ascent only taking us 20 minutes or so. Your guide will verify everyone is in a safe location and proceed to make fresh coffee as you enjoy the sunrise of your life with your loved ones. Once the sun has risen and the colors have dissipated we will hike out and be able to enjoy the 360° views we missed on the way up the mountain in the dark.
  • $190 per group
  • 1-3 Hikers
  • 1.5 Miles Total

Views and Brews

Just like the title says, views and then brews. That's the agenda for this hike, in that order. We will start out the morning meeting locally in Asheville or at the trailhead on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a short 20-40 minute drive from town depending on the scenery of your choosing. This hike will take you to a fire tower, remote rocky crag with sweeping mountain views or a large cliff face with sweeping high mountain vistas. These hikes range in distance from 3-5 miles. Following the hike we will meet back in town at a local brewery and enjoy a cold brew on us.
  • $390 per group
  • 1-3 Hikers
  • 3-5 Miles