Hiking Henderson County
Community Hiking Program
Henderson County Parks and Recreation is offering guided hiking opportunities. Join us as we safely explore, learn, and exercise! This is an inclusive program; however, the hikes will vary in difficulty. The PDF/Image at the bottom of this page will inform you of the next adventure and the degree of difficulty.
This is a FREE program, Registration Required.
Trailheads can be difficult to find. At 9 am on the day of the community hike, participants will be asked to meet at:
708 S Grove Street Hendersonville, NC 28792
The group will then caravan to the trailhead!
During the program we will discuss wildlife, hike etiquette and the use of mobile applications in remote settings.
Please note that these programs are subject to weather. Call (828) 845-5780 the day of the hike if you are concerned the hike will be canceled.
Important items that participants need to bring:
Closed Toed Shoes.
Liter of water.
Snacks.
Sunscreen.
Hiking poles. (optional)
Jackson Park Hike (Warbler Trail, Nature Trail)
Easy Hike
For this hike, we are excited to be joined by published biologist Mike Erwin!
Jackson park is a fly zone for all kinds of wonderful birds. Come learn about a few!!
If you have a pair of binoculars, please bring them.
This hike is approximately a 1.5 mile out & back.
Moderate Hike
Jennie Burke with Carolina Nature Tours will join us on a special hike at Kanuga Conference Center!
This hike is approximately a 2.6 mile out & back.
400 ft of elevation.
Hiking Henderson County Español (155 KB) Jackson Park Hike 4.26.24 (1 MB) Kanuga Hike 5.3.24 (340 KB) 