Transportation
Trailblazer Routes
2000 Riverside Drive, Suite 17
Asheville, NC 28804
(828)-258-0186
Serving Your Public Transportation Needs
Mountain Mobility operates three “Trailblazer” routes. These three routes are deviated-fixed routes, which means the bus will be at preset locations according to a schedule but can deviate off the route by one-quarter mile to pick a passenger up from an address if the passenger is unable to get to the nearest street the bus runs on. These routes are open to anyone that wants to ride. You flag the bus down anywhere along the route, or you can be at one of the preset locations on the schedule. The Trailblazer buses are 25’ light transit vehicles that seat 18 passengers, and are equipped with lifts to serve persons using mobility aids. Each bus has a bike rack for passengers bringing a bicycle. The fare is 50 cents to board. These routes provide transportation around local communities, as well as connections where passengers can transfer to Asheville Transit buses and ride into the City of Asheville. We also offer service by request if you need to get to catch the city bus before the pick up times indicated on the schedules. Please call 24 to 48 hours in advance at 258-3887 and press option 5 to reserve a trip.
North Buncombe Trailblazer Route
The North Buncombe Trailblazer began service in February 2009 and serves parts of north Buncombe County, Woodfin and Weaverville. The service area includes Weaverville Highway, North Main Street, Arveto/Sonopress, Super Wal-Mart and Lowe’s, Reems Creek Road, Dogwood Drive, Weaver Boulevard, Northview Mobile Home Park, New Stock Road, and Aiken Road.
The route connects with Asheville Transit Route 2 at the Manor Ridge Apartments on Elkwood Avenue several times throughout the day. The North Buncombe Trailblazer operates Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.
Download a printable brochure of the North Buncombe Trailblazer Route (English | En Español) and a copy of the schedule for ATS Route 2.
Black Mountain Trailblazer Route
The Black Mountain Trailblazer began service in December 2002 and serves the Town of Black Mountain, Lakeview Senior Center, Highland Farms, Swannanoa Medical Center, Black Mountain Center, and Montreat College. The Black Mountain Trailblazer offers connecting service to Asheville Transit at the SunTrust Bank on Broadway Avenue in Black Mountain for service into Asheville. The Black Mountain Trailblazer operates Monday through Saturday, 6:20am to 6:40pm.
You may download and print out schedules for the Black Mountain Trailblazer Community Service Route and ATS Route 28 and you may also view a detailed map of stops for the Trailblazer route.
Enka-Candler Trailblazer Routes
The Enka-Candler Trailblazer began service in March 2007 and serves parts of west Buncombe County. This route connects with Asheville Transit at the Goodwill Industries’ Park and Ride lot on Smokey Park Highway and the Biltmore Square Mall for service into Asheville, and includes service to the A-B Tech Enka Campus. The Enka-Candler Trailblazer operates Monday through Friday, 7:25am to 4:25pm.
Download a printable Brochure and Pocket Schedule of the Enka-Candler Trailblazer Community Service Route and a copy of the schedule for ATS Routes 1 and 9.
You may also view a detailed map of the stops for the Enka-Candler Blue, Pink and Green Routes.