Minutes from downtown Asheville yet wrapped by Pisgah National Forest, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove delivers a seamless blend of privacy, convenience and play-every-day possibility. Use this guide to preview the activities, amenities and natural wonders that have made it one of North Carolina’s most sought-after gated communities.
Walnut Cove offers a rare convergence of new experiences and time-honored favorites—fresh trail expansions wind toward Pisgah vistas, the Nicklaus course hosts its twentieth-anniversary tournament series, and Creekside Farm’s CSA now supplies weekly chef-led garden dinners that sell out months ahead.
Whether you’re charting a long weekend to test the community’s wellness program, mapping a family relocation, or simply curious about Western North Carolina’s most talked-about enclave, this guide lays out everything you can do this year, from January snow-dusted hikes to October foliage drives and the December wine auction that caps the social calendar.
Read on to see how 2026 in Walnut Cove blends mountain adventure, resort-level amenities and a vibrant culture of philanthropy into one seamless lifestyle.
Step through Walnut Cove’s guarded entrance and you’ll find more than homes—you’ll discover a self-contained resort where golf, wellness, dining and miles of private trails sit minutes (or steps) from every front door. Here, everyday errands give way to everyday adventures.
Play a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that rises from 2,100 to 2,250 feet, weaving open meadow fairways into forested back-nine streams. The Tudor-style clubhouse and Golf House supply lockers, showers, a stocked pro shop and a full slate of member tournaments.
The 18,000 sq ft Wellness Center holds cardio and strength zones, movement studios, indoor lap pool, Junior Olympic outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis court and expert instructors. Popular classes include yoga, spinning, Pilates and guided mountain hikes.
Private trails branch across waterfalls, trout ponds and wildflower meadows. Choose a quick loop before breakfast or a harder push up Spring Head Trail for long-range views.
Creekside Farm’s 60-acre CSA garden supplies The Tavern and Dining Room with fresh produce, eggs and honey. Enjoy seasonal menus, weekend brunch, wine-pairing dinners and casual patio lunches, all walkable or golf-cart close.
When cabin fever strikes, a vast Blue Ridge playground unfurls in every direction. Waterfalls, rivers, ridgelines and glass-calm lakes all lie within an hour’s drive—most within minutes—inviting you to hike, pedal, paddle or simply cruise scenic parkway curves.
From farm-fresh burgers at the on-site Tavern to James Beard tapas downtown, Walnut Cove residents enjoy a flavor spectrum few gated communities can rival. Think walkable club fare for weeknights and world-class Asheville restaurants for date nights.
Community isn’t an amenity—it’s a way of life. Whether you’re mentoring UNC athletes, painting wildflowers with neighbors or raising funds at a WCMA gala, you’ll find countless avenues to plug in, give back and have fun year-round.
The best way to feel Walnut Cove’s cadence is to spend a day living it. Follow our sample itinerary—or craft your own—and let a local specialist tailor tee times, trail walks and table reservations that turn curiosity into clarity.
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