The G5 Trail Collective builds and maintains world-class recreational trails across five counties in the Grandfather Ranger District - powered by volunteers, community partnerships, and people who believe in the outdoors.
A few of the people who make this work happen — different roles, different motivations, same dirt.
21 miles of new singletrack are open and waiting. Find trail maps, conditions, parking info, and what to expect on the ground before you go.
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Trail work days, skills clinics, and community events. No experience necessary - just show up ready to work. Every pair of hands moves us forward.
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Every dollar goes directly to trail development, maintenance, and community programming. Help fund Phase II of the Old Fort trail system.
Make a Donation17 trails and growing - hand-built singletrack in the mountains above Old Fort, NC.
G5 was born in Old Fort in 2019 from a simple idea: the trails of the Grandfather Ranger District are a tremendous asset - and with community support, they can drive healthier, more economically vibrant rural communities.
A working group recognized the lack of funding for trail maintenance and development in the district and set out to change it. Today, G5 is a program of non-profit Camp Grier and represents a powerful partnership between the USFS, local communities, and recreational trail user groups across five counties.
Phase I is done. Phase II is underway. Your support gets us to the finish line.
Phase I - CompleteThe pilot project that proved the concept. Raised over $4M+, designed, permitted, and opened 21 miles of trail and a 105-space parking area in June 2022.
Phase II - UnderwayExpanding the Old Fort trail network to a proposed 42-mile system on USFS lands, connecting communities and creating a world-class trail destination in WNC.
G5 operates lean - donations go directly into the ground. Your contribution funds trail construction, signage, equipment, and the volunteer programs that make it all happen.
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