We are excited to announce that our partnership with Great Smoky Mountains National Park is returning in 2025! Join a ranger to learn about the natural and cultural history of the park during one of our hiking, biking, kayaking and camping programs. During these programs adaptive equipment is welcome and volunteers will be available to assist with navigating the trail. Limited GRIT Freedom Chairs will be available to borrow, or visitors are welcome to bring their own equipment. (See each individual program page for details.) Register below to participate or volunteer with us!

 

Adaptive Program Dates

(Click the program to learn more)
 

• Saturday, April 5th: Hike on the Middle Prong Trail

• Saturday/Sunday, May 3rd-4th: Overnight Camping Trip- Hike Cooper Road Trail to Campsite #1

• Friday, June 6th: Night Hike on the Little River Trail

• Sunday, June 8th: Kayak on Fontana Lake, Cable Cove, NC

• Saturday, July 12th: Mountain Bike on the Deep Creek Trail

• Wednesday, September 10th: Cades Cove vehicle free bike program

• Saturday, October 25th: Hike (Location TBD)

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Want to volunteer for these programs? Come to the volunteer training: Helping Visitors Experience their Smokies and Adaptive Equipment Checkout at Sugarlands and Oconaluftee Visitor Centers. This training will be held in May 2025. Please check back soon for upcoming dates.

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Email Katie Corrigan to RSVP for the volunteer training: Katherine_Corrigan@nps.gov ​​​​​​​

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