The Best Trails Around Asheville, According to a Local Hiker
[[Sandra Aguirre]] began hiking to heal after a divorce and turned her outings into a bilingual community that helps newcomers explore the mountains around [[Asheville]]. Today she leads [[Latinos Aventureros]], a 7,000‑member group that focuses on BIPOC access to the outdoors and weekly hikes across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In this local guide Aguirre recommends coffee at [[Old Europe Pastries]], swimming at [[Second Falls]] in Graveyard Fields, sunset views from [[Craggy Pinnacle]] on the [[Blue Ridge Parkway]], and the summit trail on [[Mount Mitchell]]. She also highlights neighborhood favorites for post‑hike food and drink, like [[Mamacita’s Taqueria]] and [[Whistle Hop Brewing Company]], and encourages winter hiking for quieter trails and expansive views. She was born in Honduras and now makes outdoor access welcoming for BIPOC families and kids.