National Trails Day & Adaptive Night Hike
Summer · Nature & GSMNP

National Trails Day & Adaptive Night Hike

calendar_todayJune 5-6, 2026 location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP

About This Event

Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrates National Trails Day (June 6) with ranger-led programs, including an Adaptive Night Hike along the Little River Trail on June 5. The adaptive programs are designed to be accessible and welcoming to all visitors, including those with mobility challenges.

tips_and_updates Vantage Insider Tip

The Adaptive Night Hike on June 5 is free but space is limited - contact the park in advance. The Little River Trail follows a creek through old-growth forest. Bring layers; mountain nights cool down fast even in June.

Nature GSMNP Free Ranger-Led Accessible

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