Active Life in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Owen Warhorse and Warlassie Athletics

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Black Mountain, NC

Owen Warhorse and Warlassie Athletics offers fall, winter, and spring sports, including football, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track.

  • Charles D. Owen High School students seeking organized seasonal sports
  • Student athletes interested in football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, track, or other listed programs
  • Families seeking athletic equipment, uniform, transportation, and facility support through the Owen Booster Club

Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

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Asheville, NC

Asheville Hot Chocolate Races offers chip-timed 5K and 10K races, kids’ runs, and post-race hot chocolate made with French Broad Chocolates.

  • Asheville runners seeking a chip-timed 5K or 10K
  • Families seeking children's 1K or Marshmallow Dash races
  • Runners wanting a French Broad River course

Catawba Falls

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Asheville, NC

Catawba Falls offers RV, tent, and cabin camping, including river-backed sites, and has been family-run since 1981.

  • RV travelers seeking river-backed sites with water, electric, or full hookups
  • Tent campers wanting drive-up or primitive mountain-side sites
  • Travelers seeking a cabin that sleeps four and includes air conditioning, heat, a refrigerator, and a hot plate

Looking Glass Waterfall

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Fletcher, NC

Looking Glass Waterfall is a 60-foot, free, always-open roadside waterfall near Brevard with parking-area views and steps to the falls.

  • Visitors seeking an accessible roadside waterfall
  • Waterfall viewing with minimal walking
  • Swimming or wading when water flow is lower

Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures

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Asheville, NC

The Adventure Center of Asheville offers ziplining, a 77-challenge treetop park, KidZip, mountain biking, and off-road tours near downtown Asheville.

  • families seeking zipline activities for children ages 4-10
  • visitors wanting outdoor adventures within 5 minutes of downtown Asheville
  • groups seeking aerial challenges or team-building activities

Green Light Cafe

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Black Mountain, NC

Green Light Café provides vegetarian and vegan event catering with locally sourced organic ingredients and custom gluten-free or dairy-free menus.

  • vegetarian and vegan weddings
  • retreat-center catering
  • special events needing gluten-free or dairy-free menus

BioWheels - Asheville

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Asheville, NC

BioWheels provides high-performance bicycle sales, repair, and $400 motion-capture fittings from its Madeira workshop, established in 1994.

  • high-performance road and triathlon bicycles
  • riders needing comprehensive professional bike fitting
  • electronic drivetrain or hydraulic brake service

No appointment necessary; BioWheels strives to complete bike service quickly and accurately.

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FAQ

Which Buncombe County outdoor activities are good for children?

KidZip at Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures is designed for children ages 4-10 and includes nine ziplines. Asheville Hot Chocolate Races also offers an untimed 1K Hill Climb and Marshmallow Dash for children.

How much is the annual high-school sports fee at Owen High School?

Owen Athletics lists a one-time annual high-school athletic fee of $50. The Owen Booster Club also helps subsidize equipment, uniforms, resources, and facilities.

Can you swim at Looking Glass Waterfall?

Wading and swimming are available when water flow is lower, but the site has no lifeguard and is not fully step-free to the water.

Do I need an appointment for bike service in Asheville?

BioWheels says no appointment is necessary and aims to complete service quickly. Its listed services include electronic drivetrain diagnostics, hydraulic brake work, wheel building, and professional fitting.

Can dogs run in the Asheville Hot Chocolate Races?

The race information advises against running with a dog or other animal. The event also warns that its course is not completely closed to traffic.