Nighttime Forest Firefly Hike
from $185.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Discover Western NC’s diverse firefly species, including the elusive Blue Ghost, on our intimate night hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For $185 per person, this 3-hour experience includes transportation from downtown Asheville, guided interpretation, snacks, and red-light headlamps (required for firefly viewing). The easy to moderate 2-mile hike accommodates most fitness levels and is perfect for ages 14+. With a maximum of 6 participants, your expert guide will lead you through well-maintained trails while sharing insights about local ecology and history. Tours depart at 7pm and return around 10pm, running daily from May 22 – June 1 and June 26 – July 1. Please note that while this area is known for firefly activity, sightings cannot be guaranteed, particularly following Hurricane Helene. Closed-toe shoes are required, and photography is prohibited to protect the habitat. Book through our trip calendar – minimum 2 participants required.
4 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
This hike meets at downtown Asheville Visitor Center. Hikers will ride to the trailhead in our company vehicle. Because of limited parking at the trailhead, we ask that participants use our transportation instead of their own.
Itinerary
- 1Pisgah National Forest
Your guide will help you select a hike from over 1,000 miles of trails within Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or the Blue Ridge Parkway! Travel time depends on the hike chosed; drive time is typically 20-60 minutes.
What's included
- Headlamp with red light
- Please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuity for our team of well-trained professional guides is not included in the trip price. Industry standard gratuity for a guided hike is 15-25%.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
