Off-Camp Adventures
Sarah loved every minute of camp and so desperately needed that adventure and growth opportunity this summer. She loved the range of activities, the chance to meet wonderful new friends, and the exciting outdoor adventures. Thanks for making it happen safely! – Jennifer Emmett, parent from Chevy Chase, MD
We would be remiss not to venture out and explore the scenic beauty and bio-diverse splendor of western North Carolina. All campers participate in age- and skill-appropriate day and/or overnight trips, which increase in challenge as campers return to Camp Pinnacle each summer. Our Off-Camp Adventures give kids the opportunity for outdoor experiences that set a tone for a lifetime of adventure and strong connection to nature.
Every camper will have the opportunity to:
- Raft a whitewater river
- Summit a mountain
- Mountain bike in the forest
- And camp out overnight and roast s’mores
Learn more about how each age group gets to experience the outdoors below!
- Day hike in Pisgah National Forest, summiting mountains that have views of four different states on clear days. Afterward, we’ll splash around in a swimming hole and eat ice cream at Dolly’s.
- Whitewater raft on the Nantahala River.
- Camp out overnight and roast s’mores at one of our five on-campus sites.
- Mountain bike on the pump track, bike park, and Enchanted Forest on-campus.
- Hike to the summit of John Rock or Looking Glass, followed by a splash in a nearby swimming hole. End the day by eating dinner with a sunset view on the Blue Ridge Parkway, topped off with ice cream!
- Hike, mountain bike, or canoe to one of our five outposts on-campus and sleep in a tent.
- Whitewater raft the Pigeon River.
- Mountain bike through the Enchanted Forest on-campus, with the option for an advanced biking day in nearby DuPont State Forest.
- Option to backpack in Pisgah National Forest, kayak the French Broad River, climb at Cedar Rock, or tube the Green River.
- Summit John Rock, and spend the night around a campfire eating s’mores in Pisgah National Forest. We’ll spend the next day hiking in Pisgah, followed by swimming holes and ice cream at Dolly’s.
- Whitewater raft the Pigeon River.
- Mountain bike through the Enchanted Forest on-campus, with the option for an advanced biking day in nearby DuPont State Forest.
- Option for an overnight canoe trip on Lake Jocassee, an advanced climbing trip in Pisgah, whitewater kayaking day on the Green River, and mountain biking day in DuPont State Forest.
