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About The Walking Guide to Ashville & Buncombe County

  The Walking Guide to Buncombe County was created to provide for you a comprehensive guide to Buncombe County's walking trails. These many trails offer opportunites for healthful recreation and appreciation of culturally,historically, and environmentally significant areas. They valuable for their enhacncement of the community, both aesthetically and economically, and as a means to bring people together. These walks provide ample opportunities for recreation and exercise. In addition, they offer transportation alternatives that influence our personal wellness and the wellness of our environment by reducing traffic congestion and improving air and water quality.
  This guide is by no means an all-inclusive list of the walks that Buncombe County has to offer. We have chosen to highlight 16 walks that easy to access and that showcase some of Asheville's beautiful parks and neighborhood. Pedestrains are encouraged to strike out and explore other walks in the area,tailoring each excursion to fit their needs. We wish you the best in your walking adventures!

Pedestrain Safety Tips

BE VISIBLE.
The more visible you are, the safer you will be. Wear light-colored or reflective clothing, especially in stormy weather or at night. Carry a flashlight at night to see and be seen.
BE ALERT.
At intersection. Make sure that motorists have seen you before you step off the curb. Do not assume that a motorist will stop- you have a lot more to lose! Cross streets at intersections.
Driveway and alley crossings require extra attention. Often motorists do not expect or anticipate pedestrians. Be cautions at path intersections.
BE CONSIDERATE.
On multi-use paths. These paths are available for many uses and many users-including runners, in-line skater, bicyclists, and pedestrains. Walk to the right side of multi-use paths,allowing room for others to pass you on the left. Dogs must be on a leash. When seperate pedestrain paths are available, use them.
Look for unusual obstacles. Uneven sidewalks and debris are somthings difficult to see, especially at night or in stormy weather.