Explore Mars Hill and Western North Carolina
Plan Your Blue Ridge Getaway
Explore Mars Hill and Western North Carolina
Mars Hill Haven places you near mountain adventures, small towns, seasonal events, scenic drives and Asheville. Use this page as your starting point, then follow the detailed guides for the type of trip you are planning.
Adventure Close to the Cabin
Hatley Pointe
Mars Hill Haven is approximately two miles from Hatley Pointe, making the cabin an easy home base for the mountain in both bike and ski season.
Mountain Biking
Plan lift-served riding with our trail guide, conditions page, ticket information and bike-friendly lodging resources.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Plan winter terrain, tickets, rentals, lessons, night skiing and a multi-day ski getaway.
Western North Carolina Outdoors
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Mountain Days
Appalachian Trail & Big Bald
Use nearby mountain routes and trailheads for hiking and high-elevation scenery. Always check current trail and weather conditions before heading out.
Rafting & River Trips
The French Broad and Nolichucky region offers seasonal river adventures within reach of the cabin.
Scenic Drives
Build a day around mountain roads, overlooks, small towns and the Blue Ridge Parkway region.
Seasonal Favorite
Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Follow the fall color forecast, peak color calendar, scenic-drive ideas, photography guide and October events from one resource center.
University Visits
Mars Hill University
Planning graduation, move-in, orientation, Homecoming, Family Weekend or a campus visit? Use our dedicated university lodging guides.
Food, Drink and Small Towns
Mars Hill, Marshall, Weaverville, Hot Springs & Asheville
Local Breweries
Find breweries and relaxed post-adventure stops in the surrounding mountain towns.
Asheville Day Trips
Spend a day exploring Asheville restaurants, breweries, arts, shops and the Biltmore Estate, then return to the quieter mountain setting at Mars Hill Haven.
Hot Springs & Marshall
Pair scenic drives with small-town stops, river views, food and local businesses throughout Madison County.
Mountain Planning Tip
Check Weather Before Heading Out
Conditions at higher elevations can be cooler, windier, foggier or more winter-like than Asheville and the valleys. Check the local forecast before skiing, riding, hiking or driving mountain roads.
Your Mountain Base Camp
Explore All Day. Relax at Mars Hill Haven Tonight.
Return to mountain views, a private hot tub, game room, fire pit, three king bedrooms and room for up to 10 guests.