Outdoor Adventures in Brevard are great for Your Health!

Brevard, North Carolina is the Great Outdoors!

We love the great outdoors.  That’s why we live here.  Brevard, North Carolina offers more outdoor adventures than almost anywhere east of the Mississippi. We have hundreds of miles of trails to ride or hike, hundreds of waterfalls and great places to swim and relax. But, if you really want to enjoy your outdoor adventure you will need a plan. And part of that plan should include a fiotness program. Why? Because of the mountains! Outdoor adventures such as bike riding will have an elevation gain of between 1700 and 3500 feet. As for hikes, 500 to a 1500. And all rides and hikes have a net zero elevation change. This means for every foot you climb, you will descend a foot. Don’t trivialize the downhills. Regardless of hiking or biking you will need skills to get down safely.

What Makes Brevard Great for Your Outdoor Adventures?

A Group of us riding at Dupont State Forest

Brevard is situated between Pisgah Forest and Dupont State Forest. There are miles of outdoor adventures waiting for you. If you love to Mountain Bike, there is no better place then Brevard. But Brevard is also home to some great hiking trails. And don’t forget the French Broad river, home to lazy days of kayaking or tubing.

If you are not a fan of mountain biking, but still want to get out and ride, Brevard has miles of Gravel road. Gravel riding is becoming more and more popular.

What Makes Riding or Hiking Good for Your Health?

While there are a ton of fun rides to do, almost all of them include quite a bit of climbing. Therefore, outdoor adventures require a decent amount of physical fitness. Also, most studies agree that outdoor adventures have numerous positive effects. Learn more here. Plus, bike riding is great for your fitness and doesn’t place a lot of stress on your joints. Kayaking, like biking, can be done with maximum effort and minimal joint stress. Likewise, hiking can be done on smooth trails to minimize joint fatigue.

If you don’t live here but want to come and experience Brevard like a local, you will be motivated to get in shape. Motivation is key to maximizing your outdoor activities and keeping fit!

Come On Over

Brevard is here waiting for you. Let us know what you’d like to do while you are here and we will help arrange your next Outdoor Adventures.