Asheville, North Carolina, offers much in the way of outdoor recreation. From beautiful gardens to explore to waterfalls and trails, it would be difficult to run out of things to do in the Land of the Sky. When you’re ready to pair your love of hiking with your passion for craft brews, then Asheville has you covered with a river greenway hike in North Carolina that leads straight to one of the best craft breweries in the South.
The French Broad River Greenway to New Belgium Brewery trail is just under 4.5 miles each way and it departs from a wonderful little boating park that’s wedged between a couple of waterways: the French Broad River and Hominy Creek.
AllTrails/Antonio Dugarte Hop on the greenway here and enjoy the river vistas as you make your way over to the brewery.
The French Broad River Greenway is accessible all year long and is used by hikers, runners, and bikers alike.
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Wide open views of the French Broad River will spoil you for other trails in the area.
AllTrails/Rikki Guerrero In total, the river is 218 miles long but some of the best parts are found along this trail.
Whether you’re taking a nice slow walk beneath the canopy high above or you’rer running or biking, there’s a huge payoff awaiting at the end of the trail.
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It leads straight to New Belgium Brewing located at 21 Craven Street in Asheville.
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In response to the pandemic, New Belgium opened an extensive patio with tons of outdoor seating. (You can even bring your dog along if you’re sitting outside!)
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Order up a flight and kick back and relax for a while before making the hike back down the river to the park where you parked your car.
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The French Broad River Greenway to New Belgium Brewery trail is a total of 8.9 miles with only a slight elevation change of 108 feet each way.
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At a nice, slow walking pace, the hike from the park to the brewery should take a little over two hours. Have you discovered this greenway hike in North Carolina yet? Ever been to New Belgium Brewery? We’d love to hear about your experiences! Learn more about the trail from our friends over at AllTrails.com. Check out the brews available at New Belgium Brewery, here.
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Hop on the greenway here and enjoy the river vistas as you make your way over to the brewery.
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In total, the river is 218 miles long but some of the best parts are found along this trail.
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Address: Hominy Creek River Park, 220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USAAddress: New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
