10.09.24 Mount Mitchell State Park Hiking

  • Hiking
Mount Mitchell State Park: 2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
Oct 09 2024
Participant
$20.00
Parent/Caregiver
  1. Sun 
  2. Mon 
  3. Tue 
  4. Wed11:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)
  5. Thu 
  6. Fri 
  7. Sat 

Description

Hike Description

Waypoint Adventure will be guiding an accessible hike for people with disabilities. We will be hiking The Commissary trail. This is an out-and-back hike, 2 miles. Waypoint Adventure has a variety of off-road hiking wheel chairs to accommodate you if needed. Once registered, we will be in touch to discuss specific needs and accommodations.

 

Cost

Cost per participant is $20. However please do not let the cost discourage you from joining us. Scholarships are available for those who need it. If a scholarship accommodation is needed, please reach out.

 

Location/Directions

Address: 2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714


We will meet at the Mount Mitchell park office. Look for our green Waypoint directional signs to help you find us!

 

What to Bring

Accommodations and equipment can be made by special request, please email or call Waypoint at least two weeks before the date of the trip to make arrangements.

  • Lunch (we will eat lunch together before the hike!)
  • Snack
  • Water bottle
  • Warm fleece or wool jacket (if needed)
  • Wind & waterproof jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bug spray
  • Backpack
  • Hiking boots or comfortable sneakers

Conditions 

This is a gentle downward sloping trail in a wooded area with a wide trail varying in terrain. There will be multiple opportunities for mountain views along the hike.

 

Transportation

Waypoint will not be providing transportation.


Bathrooms

There are accessible bathrooms near the parking lot.


Instructors

Ryan Carlson, Adam Combs, Shelby Hampton


Contact Information

e-mail: [email protected]

phone: 828-483-3383

Class dates

10/09/2024

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 20

Registration period

Registration starts on 08/28/2024 and ends on 10/02/2024.

In-person location

Mount Mitchell State Park: 2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA