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Nature Hiking in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Program No. 17288RJ
Hike the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains with a local expert and learn about the region’s abundant wildflowers, natural history and distinctly Appalachian folklore.
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  • nature walk
  • Southern Appalachian Mountains
  • Southern Appalachian Mountains
Walking/HikingOutdoor AdventuresSmall GroupRetreatsNature & Environment
Length
6 days
Rating (4.93)
Activity Level
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1,649

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LODGING & MEALS
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Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 15 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Hinton Rural Life Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Hayesville
Hinton Rural Life Center is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Hinton Center serves as the site for adult and youth groups doing community service projects. Road Scholar participants stay in the Joe Ervin Retreat House as well as the Nadine House. The house has a common area kitchen and satellite TV in the living room only. Good to know: There is no landline phone service, but there is a strong cell phone signal for most carriers. Wireless internet access is available throughout the campus. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall; bus own table. This is a smoke-free facility.
Hinton Rural Life Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Hayesville
Hinton Rural Life Center is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Hinton Center serves as the site for adult and youth groups doing community service projects. Road Scholar participants stay in the Joe Ervin Retreat House as well as the Nadine House. The house has a common area kitchen and satellite TV in the living room only. Good to know: There is no landline phone service, but there is a strong cell phone signal for most carriers. Wireless internet access is available throughout the campus. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall; bus own table. This is a smoke-free facility.
Hinton Rural Life Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Hayesville
Hinton Rural Life Center is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Hinton Center serves as the site for adult and youth groups doing community service projects. Road Scholar participants stay in the Joe Ervin Retreat House as well as the Nadine House. The house has a common area kitchen and satellite TV in the living room only. Good to know: There is no landline phone service, but there is a strong cell phone signal for most carriers. Wireless internet access is available throughout the campus. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall; bus own table. This is a smoke-free facility.
Hinton Rural Life Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Hayesville
Hinton Rural Life Center is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Hinton Center serves as the site for adult and youth groups doing community service projects. Road Scholar participants stay in the Joe Ervin Retreat House as well as the Nadine House. The house has a common area kitchen and satellite TV in the living room only. Good to know: There is no landline phone service, but there is a strong cell phone signal for most carriers. Wireless internet access is available throughout the campus. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall; bus own table. This is a smoke-free facility.
Hinton Rural Life Center
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Hayesville
Hinton Rural Life Center is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Hinton Center serves as the site for adult and youth groups doing community service projects. Road Scholar participants stay in the Joe Ervin Retreat House as well as the Nadine House. The house has a common area kitchen and satellite TV in the living room only. Good to know: There is no landline phone service, but there is a strong cell phone signal for most carriers. Wireless internet access is available throughout the campus. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall; bus own table. This is a smoke-free facility.