21 mi Trail Built So Far
42 mi Total Planned
5 Counties Served
8,200+ Volunteer Hours
100% Tax Deductible
Make a Difference

Choose Your Impact

Every dollar goes directly to trail construction, tools, and materials. Here's exactly what your gift builds.

$25
Trail Supporter

A great starting point. Every supporter helps us reach our Phase II milestones faster.

Equips one volunteer with gloves and safety gear for a trail day
Give $25
$50
Trail Builder

Cover the cost of feeding a volunteer crew member for a full day in the field.

Covers lunch for one volunteer at a community trail day
Give $50
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$100
Trail Steward

Sponsor a volunteer for a complete trail work day - gear, training, food, and materials.

Fully sponsors one volunteer for an entire trail work day
Give $100
$250
Trail Maker

A significant contribution that funds real, measurable trail construction in WNC.

Covers materials and labor for 100 feet of new singletrack trail
Give $250
$500
Trail Champion

Fund an entire volunteer work day from start to finish - tools, crew, and materials.

Sponsors a full volunteer trail day for the entire crew
Give $500
$1,000
Legacy Builder

A legacy-level gift that gets us meaningfully closer to completing a full trail phase.

Funds construction of a named trail feature or bench in your honor
Give $1,000
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The Plan

42 Miles in Two Phases

We're building the Grandfather District trail system in phases - each one opening new terrain, connecting communities, and creating economic opportunity for Old Fort and the surrounding region.

21 mi Complete
21 mi Remaining
340+ Volunteers
$0 Trail Fees. Ever.
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Phase I - Foundation Trails Complete
21 miles of hand-built singletrack around Old Fort, opened June 26, 2022. Funded by $4M+ raised across community, corporate, and USFS partners.
II
Phase II - 42-Mile Expansion Underway
21 more miles to complete the full 42-mile system. Rolling out in three segments across five counties.
$6.2M raised of $10M goal 62% funded
II·A
Ridge System Expansion
Advanced ridgeline trail including Heartbreak Ridge, Bernard Mountain, and Copper Ridge.
II·B
Cross-County Connector
Linking McDowell and Burke county trail networks.
II·C
Northern Loop Completion
Closing the full 42-mile loop through Avery and Watauga counties.
More Ways to Help

Beyond a One-Time Gift

Financial donations are just one way to support the mission. Here are others.

Give Again

Regular gifts - even $10 at a time - give us reliable funding to plan ahead, hire crew leaders, and keep the momentum going year-round.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Align your brand with one of WNC's most exciting trail projects. Sponsorship packages include event naming, signage, social media, and more.

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In-Kind Donations

We always need tools, materials, and equipment. Mcleods, Pulaskis, rakes, safety vests, gloves, tents, and food for trail days are always welcome.

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Spread the Word

Share our story. Tell your riding club, hiking group, or local business about G5. Word of mouth from the trail community is our most powerful tool.

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G5 Trail Collective is a program of Camp Grier, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records via Givelify. EIN available upon request.