10 Best Hikes Near Asheville NC - Easy Hikes Near Asheville North Carolina with big payoff to waterfalls or gorgeous summit. All hiking trails can be done in a half day or less and most are 2 miles or less. Includes Blue Ridge Parkway hikes, Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest. Lot's of Asheville hiking with kids options. This is one of the best things to do in Asheville! Options for summer, winter, spring and fall. / Running in a Skirt #asheville #nctravel #ustravel #hiking via @juli