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The TRAK 2.0 'ULTIMATE Touring Kayak' is a seaworthy 16-foot portable sea kayak that you can take with you anywhere, on any water.

Packable and compact enough to carry on planes, trains and automobiles. The only kayak that allows you to alter the waterline and rocker, adapting to various waters.

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Developed from the C-Trek, the “Marin Trek 18” is an expedition style sea kayak with an enviable pedigree. A low resistance hull form and long waterline makes for a fast cruising speed. The rounded hull cross section gives predictable handling in even the most challenging of conditions.

Fitted with an adjustable skeg to trim the kayak for neutral cross-wind handling, plus a “Smart Track” rudder with comfortable full plate foot rest and tiller bar steering system for effortless steering and control. The adjustable seat, thigh braces ensure a good paddling fit.

A three bulkhead, four hatch lay out using “KajakSport” hatches including aft day hatch, plus two large oval storage hatches gives you plenty of dry stowage. The “day box” easily reached forward of the cockpit for convenient and secure stowage of radio, phone, keys etc. Ample deck lines and bungees for storage of spare paddles and gear. Comfortable carry handles fore and aft.

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TRAK 2.0 Description

Meet the TRAK 2.0; the extremely durable, seaworthy, 16 ft portable kayak. After working with paddlers worldwide, we engineered the Ultimate Touring Kayak. The 2.0 is a tough, light, and versatile kayak that can be paddled in any water conditions. Its 10 min set-up and travel bag system allows you to get it around with ease. As a portable craft built for kayakers, it is now the world's most crowdfunded.

TRAK 2.0 Specs and Features

• Structure: Folding
• Cockpit Type: Sit Inside
• Seating Configuration: Solo
• Ideal Paddler Size: Smaller Adult/Child, Average Adult
• Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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• Some Available Options Include:
• TRAK 2.0 Sea Sock (Box-end for more room + frame clips)
• Flexhaul Backpack Harness
• Adjustable Hip Pads
• Rough Water Thigh Braces
• Expedition Grade Gear Floatation Bags

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Simply do not buy these…

Simply do not buy these kayak from the manufacturer. I've ordered and payed in full my kayak in 2020 now after three years have passed still no trace of it. Beware!

I think that this kayak has…

I think that this kayak has great potential. Someday, I may actually receive it and have a chance to try it out. I ordered the boat in March, 2021. It is now April, 2023. Still no boat. I'm told now by Trak that it will "certainly" be delivered by mid-June. We shall see. Their communication with long-waiting customers is improving, but still this company is a textbook case of how to screw up a great product by awful/dreadful/untrustworthy customer communications. I eventually had to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau to get Trak to respond with an update on my order after I had waited 2 years and heard nothing for six months, no matter how politely or often I emailed them. I've been in the consulting business for over three decades, and communication with the client/customer is absolutely critical, ESPECIALLY WHEN THINGS GO WRONG! I can't blame Trak for the pandemic, nor a bunch of other shipping and supply line issues that have forced these delays, but I can definitely fault Trak for not keeping us all up to date. If I could have cancelled my order a year and a half ago, I would have, but that is virtually impossible with Trak.

Since I think that the boat is likely to be great and worthy of maybe 4 or 5 stars, I balanced it worth the 0 or (-1) stars that I give the Trak company for customer relations. My God they are awful!

Fabulous boat. Fast, superb…

Fabulous boat. Fast, superb tracking, great edging with those hard chines, very comfortable seat when properly adjusted, and it really does paddle like a hardshell. Beautiful too. The skin, under tension, is surprisingly firm, and so far smoothly handled all the obstacles I ran into. I love being able to end my paddle and take out at any launch, just packing up the kayak into its travel bag and catching a ride. I don't have to paddle back to the launch point or figure out a kayak transport. So I can see more stuff, or adjust the length of the trip on the fly depending on conditions. (I carry the travel bag rolled up in my stern drybag, after removing the bag's velcroed back stiff plate).

Setup is very easy. The written instructions are clear and the instruction videos ("TRAK Foundations") are very helpful. After putting it together once, I got the hang of it and don't need to look up the instructions again

A lot of very smart engineering went into this boat. It's clearly inspired by Feathercrafts of lore, but with many lessons, tricks and new materials that drastically simplify assembly.

@THORPIN's review raises a good point, about how bending the tubes the wrong way can lead to the ball joints dislocating where the tubes connect to the stern connect to the tubes. Happened to me too, but wasn't hard to fix after reading @THORPIN's advice. As they say, the trick is to pull out the black plastic inset at the end of the tube; then you can separate the two halves of the inset, put the metal ball back inbetween the two halves, and push the whole assembly back into the tube. The tricky part is that to pull out the plastic inset, you need to press down on its small plastic circles while *pushing* it out by inserting something long and thin from the *other* end of the tube. A straightened wire hanger works great! So I now keep a wire hanger (folded up) in my TRAK bag. And two tiny pieces of foam to more easily press in the small plastic circles. Just note that you need to push hard on the wire hanger, since you're overcoming both the friction of the plastic inset and the force of the bungee cord (tied to the inset from the inside). So yeah, those ball joints are a delicate part of the assembly, but even if they dislocate, it’s just a few minutes to fix.

Ordered in sept 2020. With a…

Ordered in sept 2020. With a june 2021 delivery date.

guaranteed delivery 12 months after ordered.

June of 2022 still no kayak or estimated delivery date. Very poor customer service. Wasted 2 paddling seasons. If time was money this boat isnt worth it. Go buy a performance kayak and get on the water.

It is a very good kayak to…

It is a very good kayak to paddle and very seaworthy. Not that stable to get into initially but you get used to it and it is great in the water. Good secondary stability but probably suit an intermediate level paddler rather than a beginner. This is NOT an easy boat to self-rescue if you wet exit as it, being a skin on frame, does not float that high in the water even with the buoyancy bags fully inflated. ( Keep checking and re-inflating in the water)!A sea sock can be purchased from Chill Cheater UK, directly, cheaper and usually in stock which helps somewhat

10 minute assembly time is somewhat optimistic. Count on 25mins plus. However, what really takes the time is the wash down of the skin frames and tubes after use in saltwater and drying of the skin. Never forget to re-oil it as well as this makes assembly the next time so much easier and, of course, limits corrosion. Not a boat for a casual single day trip unless you are extremely keen. It is a labour of love.

Be very careful when assembling and disassembling the boat. The ball sockets in the plastic bow and stern sections can dislocate and come out. I usually hold the plastic frame up above my head and let the shock cord pull the frame sections together, then grab all of them together so to limit the accidental movement that could cause dislocation. You are not going to be able to push it back in place and go paddling, even with the addition of WD40 or similar. The plastic female insert needs to be pushed out of the tube and the ball on aluminium tube inserted and the whole lot pushed back into the tube. This is a huge hassle if you do not carry a thin strong carbon fibre rod or equivalent with you to place inside the tube section and push out the female socket while pushing in its retaining lugs. Make sure you line it all up correctly when you push it all back again or there will be tears of frustration. Pliers, vice grips or screwdrivers applied to the plastic socket when trying to remove will only damage the plug, yourself and the aluminium tube.

However, the jacks are a weakness. You will definitely need to keep one as a spare, if you can get one. The plastic plugs in the frame that the tube ball joints clip into are also weak, and it is best to keep a few on hand. I have 3 D printed some replacements as I received no feedback from the company. The aluminium frame and coaming do cause damage and wear to the carbon frames. Keep an eye on this and apply export if required. The availability of spares from the company is distinctly worrying. I have wanted a spare jack for over a year and it is always in 'pre-order' state. The date from January two years ago has now moved to November 2022. I have no idea if the two year wait time for a new boat has improved but they keep on offering special colour editions so one would sincerely hope so, or this is going to be another maker going into the deep blue abyss leaving behind a very good product that does not deserve such a fate.

Yes, as noted in other…

Yes, production was late…, got my trak out for the first…, this review is not for the….

This review is not for the Trak 2.0 kayak which I hear is a decent product. This review is for the company that makes the kayak and it tears me up to write this. I never leave reviews and have never left a negative review for a company before but I feel that it would be doing a disservice to the paddling community not to inform you of my experience.

I cannot recommend ordering anything from this company until they sort out their manufacturing issues.

Early backers have had over a two year delay from the date their order was placed. I have been waiting almost a year after being told it would be ready from the order page in six months after placing my order through the company's website. This wasn't a Kickstarter backing for me but sending my money to a company directly through their direct sales website. What I've received in return are false promises and almost no information.

Communication has been tremendously awful, and it is only due to the hard work of a few dedicated non-staff members on a Facebook page that any information has been transmitted from the company about order delays and arrivals.

The company refuses to answer individual questions about orders or delays instead focusing on getting what boats they have received out to customers. I understand the small number of staff have limited resources but this is not the way to ensure repeat business.

Refunds are not allowed based on the purchasing contract after 90 days and with no communication from the company your money will be taken and sent into a black hole of non-information. Each email contains only new delays in the manufacturing process and promises to attend amazing trips and join their community . Alas, it is hard to join a community of kayakers without a boat.

It was estimated I would receive a boat in March of 2019 then May of 2019 and now it looks like October to December of 2019. I wouldnt be surprised if i don't receive anything until late 2020. What is even more frustrating is that you can today (August 2019) put in an order for expected delivery in March or April of 2020. Based on the previous experiences with this company that delivery timeframe seems impossible.

I imagine I will one day get a boat from them long after I have moved away from the sea and from what I have heard they are good boats. If you have the chance to buy someone's I would say go for it. I would not give my money again to a company that has such poor communication skills and keeps thousands of people waiting with little information. I have seen little information on general website about this product other than glowing reviews. The people that have them love them it seems. However hundreds of other people who have ordered boats are having a similar experience to mine. I learned my lesson and won't be buying a boat like this unless I can see it.

I do hope they get their issues figured out. I do hope they end up producing a great quantity of amazing quality boats and I do sympathize with how challenging it must be to receive over a thousand orders for your great product and have to make them, but at the moment put your hard earned money elsewhere.

For the price I could have purchased numerous other high performance touring boats, even a slightly less capable folding boat like the Orkut is better than no boat at all.

With kind regards and hoping Trak can turn this around. I would love to update this review to note how they did right by the thousands of people that have backed them with better communication and honesty towards the community that they are trying to build.

Though I had great…

Though I had great communication and support with Trak for my first version of the kayak, the extremely long delays and lack of communication on the updated gear has been extremely frustrating.

If you are on the market for…

If you are on the market for a Trak kayak, read this thread on the message board: https://forums.paddling.com/discussion/2938833/trak-2-0-whats-not-to-like-about-it

While the kayak itself seems to be great, the way Trak is handling orders and communicating with customers is unacceptable. Trak is not fulfilling orders in the 6 months window they advertised and it is almost impossible to get an answer from the company after you place your order (before ordering, you will be flooded with emails and proposals to meet a Trak ambassador). The problem has been going on for over a year and Trak still keeps selling in the same way. Some of the original Kickstarter backers have not received their boat yet!!!

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If you are a sea kayaker on…

If you are a sea kayaker on the move and like to travel but want a a kayak you know then look no further. The kayak fold into a wheeled travel bag that comes in at around 50 lbs. As for the kayak it is easy to assemble and has a super tough skin. It has decent initial stability and great performance. The hard chines add to its ability to edge and it rolls like a hard shell. It can hold a fair amount of equipment in the flotation bags so it is good for kayak camping. Not as easy to load as a kayak with hatches and bulkheads but you can not take those on a plane. With the adjustable rocker it has great tracking and surf ability. Thigh braces are adjustable and has adjustable foot pegs. Great kayak for travelers and paddlers low on storage space.

This portable kayak is easy…

This portable kayak is easy to assemble and disassemble. No issues repacking it into its travel case and there is plenty of room to put my PFD and 4 piece paddle in the bag. Responsive on the water and has great edging properties. Rolls well and tracks better than expected. It is also very versatile with the ability to change the rocker. Paddles well in following seas and in choppy waters as we get on the Chesapeake Bay. Performs much like a hard shell kayak which I did not expect from a portable kayak.

Floats smoothly through the…

Floats smoothly through the water barely disturbing the surface... Like floating on a cloud

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If you’re a serious paddler then you need a serious boat. Designed by Rob Feloy for Sean Morley’s solo UK & Ireland Expedition, the C-Trek 18 is perfectly suited to the stronger, heavier paddler who needs a high carrying capacity and fast cruising speed. The total maximum displacement is a whopping 180kg (paddler + boat + load) but even fully laden, it remains surprisingly manoeuvrable and quick.

The elegant, simple lines give you style without compromising performance. It remains stable and forgiving in rough conditions. Thanks to Kirton’s legendary build-quality, the rugged constructions are very reliable without being heavy and the special lightweights are stiff and strong.

The C-Trek 18 boasts an efficient hull form with a long waterline, making it fast and less prone to pitching. This means that you stay comfortable and dry (relatively speaking of course) even in challenging conditions.

Using the adjustable skeg, this well-rockered kayak can easily be trimmed for neutral cross-wind performance. An optional rudder can be fitted if more control is required.

The C-Trek 18 is a rugged workhorse for the stronger paddler, and the ultimate choice for weekend and serious expedition use.

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The C-Trek is prepared for all conditions having an excellent behavior in rough, calm conditions and even in the surf. Its exceptional glide makes it easy to go on long tours, and at the same time its three watertight compartments allow you a high carrying capacity. Besides it is covered with a life line, equipped with towing rope and retractable rudder making it ready and safe for long cruises.

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• Puncture-free wheels with high grip rubber tread; Never worry about getting a flat tire on your kayak and canoe cart; Includes adjustable kickstand; The c ctug kayak cart is designed for all terrains to get you kayaking anywhere
• Durable Construction: The C-Tug is made of Reinforced composite material, thermos-bonded elastomeric hull pads, and stainless steel reinforced axels that will not rust
• Reinforced composite materials, thermo-bonded elastomeric hull pads
• Puncture-free wheels with hi-grip rubber tread

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The new C-Tug cart is supplied with puncture free wheels with high-grip rubber tread. This means no more flat tires ever again!

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Customers like the portability and appearance of the kayak. They mention that it makes transporting their kayak easy, and appreciate the simplicity and durability of the design. They are also happy with performance, ease of assembly, and sturdiness. However, some customers have different opinions on stability, value, and fit.

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Customers like the sturdiness of the cart. They mention it's rock solid, very well engineered, and stable. Some say it assembles without tools and takes apart easily. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and durability of this outdoor recreation product.

"...First, the good:Easy to put together Material seems sturdy Easy to take apartStrap buckle system is great..." Read more

"...it breaks down pretty easily , so I can easily store it in a bag on a shelf with the rest of my kayak gear, which also make it very easy to grab and..." Read more

"...-The wings are easy on the kayak bottom- Dissasembles quickly to stow in the kayak-Weighs very littleCons:..." Read more

"...The kick stand isn't very strong and I tried tightening it's screw (the only screw on the cart) to no avail but that was of little concern since it..." Read more

Customers find the outdoor recreation product extremely easy to assemble and use. They say it's well-engineered, simple, and easy to set a kayak on the C-Tug and strap it down. They also mention that the End cart was easy to attach and that it makes using a canoe easy.

"Ok, this is a great cart!First, the good: Easy to put together Material seems sturdyEasy to take apart..." Read more

"...the overall design is very well thought out and ease of use was clearly part of the designer's plan-..." Read more

"...back to "quick", because it is just that, quick and oh so easy to use . Mind you, this was all before I tried to assemble the C-Tug straps...." Read more

"...'s side is difficult and awkward even for two people, but this makes it soooo easy ! No more carrying it on it's side!..." Read more

Customers like the performance of the Railblaza C-Tug. They say it works well for walking boats around, and the single strap system works well. Some mention that the C-tug works well on hard ground but not so much in soft ground or thick grass. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend the product.

"... Not a single issue at all and the whole setup keeps everything safe and secure.Overall a great cart!" Read more

"... It worked well , and I was able to haul it to the lake easily...." Read more

"...The directions were poor. I went on you tube and figured it out. Very helpful ." Read more

" Worked great " Read more

Customers say the C-Tug makes transporting kayaks easy and effortless. They also appreciate the compact size and easy to tow. Customers say it's helpful to move the kayak and works great to transport different size and model kayaks.

"...in by watching the videos on how well it worked, and how easy it looked to pull kayaks on all kinds of different terrain...." Read more

"This is a perfect cart for a kayak . Is more expensive than others but definitely excellent in every field...." Read more

"I love how compact this is and how easy it is to tow a kayak with !..." Read more

"...I believe that it's going to make transporting my kayak and canoe much easier ...." Read more

Customers like the appearance of the outdoor recreation product. They mention it has a great design, is sporty looking, and is made of non-corrosive materials. Some appreciate the simplicity and durability of the design. Overall, most are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...Pros- the tires are well designed to handle a variety of terrain with less risk of sinking into sand and no risk of gravel causing flats-..." Read more

"I am pleasantly surprised by the innovative design of this little cart. The biggest surprise is that no tools are needed to assemble...." Read more

"... Really well designed and built." Read more

" Very nice ! Durable!" Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the stability of the boat carrier. Some mention that the boat stays secure on the cart, while others say that the straps would get stuck and the kayak would slide off.

"...like the most obvious place to do so but big mistake, it slipped off crashing my kayak to the ground even though the straps were secure...." Read more

"...The C-Tug never moved down or slipped off the kayak on my 3/4 mile trek...." Read more

"...The kickstand is a bit loose , and has caused some frustration. Maybe it's just on the one I got...." Read more

"...No more carrying it on it's side! It sets right on the pads that adjust to the curvature of the kayak and when strapped down to the C-Tug is very..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the value of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention it's worth the premium price, while others say the kickstand is worthless, the hinge/clasp isn't great, and the kick stand is terrible. The kickstand on this cart is terrible and poorly made.

"...Hate this thing with a passion. What a waste of money . I have tried a lot of different positions and strap locations." Read more

"...I think it's worth the money and I would buy it again.Pros-..." Read more

"... Kickstand is poorly designed and constructed. Doesn't stay in place and doesn't keep the cart upright after about the 2nd or 3rd moth of use...." Read more

"...The cart adjusts to them all. This cart is well worth the money ." Read more

Customers are mixed about the fit of the kayak carrier. Some mention that it fits in their hatch and hull very well, while others say that it does not fit well with wide bodied kayaks, tunnel hulls, and the pads are too small to cover enough space.

"...It is also small enough to fit inside or have it strapped with you when you go to the water. I would definitely buy it again! Highly recommended!" Read more

"...Technically true, but the pieces are still sizable . I have a pretty big hatch and it's not at all practical to pack it along...." Read more

"I love how compact this is and how easy it is to tow a kayak with!..." Read more

"...But the unit is MUCH bigger than I anticipated . There is no way this thing will fit in my hatches: even in pieces...." Read more

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C-Tug R with SandTrakz Wheels

$ 200.00

Load up your Kayak with ease and get rid of the hassle on your next trip out to the lake with the RAILBLAZA C-Tug R SandTrakz. It’s a cinch to f...

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Don't let the hassle ruin your days out on the water! With the C-Tug R SandTrakz, you can load and unload your kayak with ease and spend more time enjoying the water. It's a cinch to adjust and dismantle this everyday helper that fits a wide range of hulls in seconds.

- Fits inside most kayak hatches

- Lightweight and easy to handle

- Puncture-free, high grip, rubber tread wheels

- Non-slip rubber hull pads

Parts Included:

2 x Crossbeams

2 x C-TUG Rails

2 x C-TUG Rail Bases

2 x SandTrakz Wheels

1 x Kickstand

1 x Strap Kit

Material Composition

UV stabilized ABS, Acetal and Nylon plastic UV stabilized Santoprene elastomer

C-Tug R with SandTrakz Wheels Overview

SIMPLIFY LOADING UP - No more wrestling with your gear on your next trip out to the lake. The RAILBLAZA C-Tug R SandTrakz makes loading up a breeze, fitting a wide range of hull profiles and taking seconds to assemble/dismantle.

GET A PERFECT FIT - Designed to work with canoes, kayaks, or Hobie Pro Angler or Outback boats without any tools required. Plus, the integrated hull pads let you adjust the cart easily to fit your needs.

EASY TO USE - Leave items onboard while loading up and off your kayak without damaging the scupper holes. The C-Tug R is also equipped with a strap system so you can transport heavier loads with ease.

BUILT TO LAST - manufactured from durable HDPE and stainless steel, this cart is designed for everyday use. It's perfect for anyone who wants an effortless way to move their boats around.

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The best, we purchased… – The best, we purchased these a week ago. We had rented before but never one of these only one set in before.

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jabbo, – July 17, 2016

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Anonymous – November 14, 2017

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tlcg, – July 24, 2019

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Waterbug, – July 25, 2019

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Kaye45 – July 30, 2019

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Adaptive equipment is making national parks more inclusive

At Great Smoky Mountains National Park, adaptive mountain bikes and kayaks aid visitors with disabilities

New resources available at Great Smoky Mountains National Park help visitors with disabilities explore hiking trails, go mountain biking, paddle kayaks and camp overnight in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.

After launching a program of free, adaptive activities last year, the country’s most-visited national park will expand the number and type of excursions this summer.

“The programs allow individuals with disabilities and their families and community to move beyond the pavement to explore and enjoy the Smokies,” said Emily Davis, a public affairs specialist with the national park.

For its inaugural year, the national park and its partners organized three hikes and one mountain bike outing for parkgoers who use adaptive gear. This year, the program will feature three hikes, two mountain bike rides, one kayak trip and one night of backcountry camping. The outings are scheduled for select dates in June, July, September and October.

Davis said the staff receives daily emails and phone calls from people inquiring about the special excursions and adaptive equipment, which the park loans out through a separate program. She said the messages come from locals and out-of-town guests planning to vacation in the popular park. Last year, more than 13 million people visited, according to National Park Service data .

Eric Gray, founder and executive director of Catalyst Sports , one of the program’s key partners, said the nonprofit will provide three hiking chairs (plus two from the park), seven adaptive kayaks and a dozen mountain bikes, in addition to snacks and drinks. Experienced staff members and volunteers will help with the fit and handling of the gear.

“We’re trying to remove as many barriers as possible,” Gray said. “All they need to do is show up.”

Types of adaptive equipment

Catalyst’s equipment is available to anyone with a physical disability and caters to a range of special needs. Some of the kayaks and bikes are built for two, ideal for people with visual impairments.

• The organization uses three-wheel off-road trikes for people who can move their legs but have poor balance, and handcycle mountain bikes for cyclists without leg mobility. The bikes come with e-assist for powering through tough or steep terrain.
• The hiking chairs have levers (easier to push than dirt-encrusted wheels) and a front wheel for steamrolling over large obstacles.
• The kayaks have outriggers to prevent tipping, and a custom seat supports people with limited abdominal functions. Hand adaptations are tailored for amputees and others with restricted capabilities.

Participants can also bring their own gear. Folks who don’t require special assistance are invited, too.

“ It’s not just about making something accessible. It’s about making it inclusive, so that the entire family and friends can be part of it,” said Mark Bogosian, the director of engagement at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation . “By offering these kinds of programs, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is really making sure that everybody in the community has the opportunity to participate and enjoy nature and be active.”

The inclusive outdoors

National parks are becoming increasingly more welcoming to outdoor enthusiasts with mobility issues. In addition to its adaptive-friendly excursions, the Great Smoky national park has three adult-size off-road wheelchairs (and one junior chair) available for use on accessible trails. NPS volunteers meet the guest at the trailhead for a safety overview and quick tutorial. The volunteer can accompany the hikers or wait at the trailhead. Davis said the park plans to expand its fleet as well as train more volunteers for this service.

Several other NPS sites also provide all-terrain wheelchairs (e.g., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Rocky Mountain National Park ) or beach wheelchairs ( Golden Gate National Recreation Area , Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve , Gulf Islands National Seashore ). The rentals are complimentary. Because of the limited supply, reservations are strongly recommended.

The movement is also flourishing on the state and regional levels. All-Terrain Georgia supplies all-terrain wheelchairs to more than a dozen destinations in the Peach State, including Cloudland Canyon, Panola Mountain and Cumberland Island. Tennessee State Parks and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provide the trailblazing equipment in 13 parks each. A number of other state park departments are also onboard, including Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

“I do see the domino effect,” said Carly Pearson, the ADA coordinator in Knox County, Tenn. “Other parks are catching on.”

Pearson, a former NPS wildland firefighter who suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002, said she assisted the Knoxville nonprofit Legacy Parks Foundation in creating one of the first adaptive mountain bike trails in East Tennessee. The Independence and Freedom Trail was completed in spring 2020. She said a number of local partners have since collaborated to develop more outdoor sites that can accommodate adaptive equipment.

People with mobility issues said one of the biggest obstacles to exploring the outdoors is acquiring or accessing the specialized gear. The equipment can be prohibitively expensive. Pearson said a fully kitted-out adaptive mountain bike can cost $22,000.

“Do I want to pay for my son’s college, or do I go and selfishly buy myself a recreational piece of equipment?” she said. “I’m going to take care of my kid, of course.”

Specialized guides

Though loaner programs help adventurers overcome that hurdle, availability isn’t always enough. Depending on the individual’s capabilities, the visitor might need help settling into the equipment and navigating the unfamiliar trail or body of water. That’s where the support team comes in.

For the Great Smoky Mountains program, Gray said guests will be accompanied by experts from his team, including an adaptive mountain bike director who lives in Asheville, N.C., a hiking director who will oversee the day treks and backcountry camping trip, and an adaptive kayaking specialist from Knoxville. Park rangers will cover the educational portion of the outings, sharing ecological and historical tidbits with the group.

For backcountry camping, Gray said guests will hike for about 1½ miles, cook over a fire and sleep in tents. They will rough it — to a point. Instead of digging a hole for a toilet, they will have access to a portable commode.

“We’re going to make it easier for them for their first experience in the backcountry,” he said.

Each national park shares information about its accessible trails and adaptive programs on its website and in its visitor center. For a broader scope, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation created a search tool to help people locate accessible and adaptable programs, events and resources around the country. The organization also has a team of advisers who can help with trip planning and other recreational advice. The service is free.

“The information specialists are trained to help people locate areas for adaptive activities,” Bogosian said. “They help them think about the questions they need to ask as they plan their trips.”

‘Healing and restorative’ exercise

Matt Lee, a 43-year-old Asheville resident, suffered a spinal cord injury the summer after he graduated high school. He uses a wheelchair, which restricts his outdoor activities. Several years ago, he upgraded to a power-assisted device with off-road tires and a free wheel attachment. His range of exploration improved, but he still runs into stumbling blocks.

“You can get to a certain point,” he said, “but there might be a creek or a stream or some uprooted areas or lots of rocks that are just too challenging to navigate.”

In 2022, he attended an adaptive mountain bike clinic hosted by Catalyst Sports. He said it was the first time he had biked that hard and that deep into nature since his accident. He learned about the Great Smoky program during the clinic and signed up for two hikes last year. For the first trek, he borrowed a “passive” Joëlette all-terrain wheelchair from the North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association . He brought his own equipment for the second excursion on Deep Creek Trail.

“To venture off and experience being out in nature — it’s very healing and restorative,” he said. “Now that I’ve been able to get out there, I feel better. I’m happier. My overall well-being has improved.”

This year, he is considering the kayak outing and the backcountry trip, an adventure that is long overdue.

“I haven’t really done overnight camping in over 20 years,” he said. “So that would be a new experience for me since my injury.”

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