VetsHike -AT Adventure

Veterans Hiking Program

The Veterans Hiking Program is designed to prepare adaptive and non-adaptive veterans to participate in guided hikes and outdoor community events in a supportive, team-based environment.

Participants will have access to monthly group hikes at parks and trail systems across the Atlanta area. Hikes are designed to accommodate a range of abilities and experience levels while promoting physical activity, confidence, and community connection.

Equipment & Participation

This program is open to veterans with visible or invisible disabilities, as well as non-adaptive veterans.

We are committed to reducing barriers to participation, including transportation, trail access concerns, and equipment needs. If you have questions or need support, please contact franz@catalystsports.org.

Hike Day Schedule

Sunday July 5th

• 0900  – check in at Bike shops, cross load gear Tents sleep bags ect.

• 0945  - double check gear weight and supplies

• 1000 - depart for N GA

• 1100 - Arrive along AT

• 1200 - Start Adventure with a light lunch

• 1300 - step off 4 miles or so (nice and easy)

Monday July 6th

• 0900  – Step off 7 miles or so

Tuesday July 7th

• 0900  – Step off 10 miles or so

Wed July 8th

• 0900  – Step off 12 miles or so

Thursday July 9th

• 0900  – Step off 12 miles or so

Friday July 10

• 0900  – Get pick up by support 

• 1100 - be back at the bike shop  un pack bags, tents

• 1200 - Mission Complete head home

Please email franz@catalystsports.org with any questions or concerns.

Essential Eligibility for Veterans Hiking Participants

Participants must be able to:

• Have veteran status, family and friends are welcome to join us but priority will be given to Veteran for gear and other resources.

• Wear appropriate footwear and required safety equipment

• Understand and follow multi-step instructions independently

• Navigate trails independently or with reasonable assistance

• Walk or otherwise travel over trails appropriate to their experience and ability level

• grit chairs will not be an option for this trip. Rough Terrain

• Prerequisite that you must show me on strava that you can hike at least 6 miles in one day.

What to Bring

• Water bottle

• Snacks or food (enough for 5 days)

• Sunglasses or eye protection (if needed)

• Closed-toe shoes or appropriate hiking footwear

• Camping Gear (we do have stuff to lend out if needed)

• A can-do attitude!