moderate
3–5 hours
Participants should have moderate fitness and be comfortable with hiking, climbing, and balance-based challenges.
Experience the thrill of the Mountain Falls Flympic Games near Asheville, NC—an exciting outdoor challenge combining fun and natural obstacles for a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Choose footwear with great traction since you’ll be navigating wet rocks and uneven terrain.
Bring plenty of water as the games are physically demanding and can take several hours to complete.
Weather near Mountain Falls can change quickly, so pack a lightweight rain jacket.
Respect the natural environment by bringing reusable water bottles and minimizing waste.
This region was historically inhabited by the Cherokee people and later became a hub for logging and mill industries.
Headwaters Outfitters actively promotes Leave No Trace principles to protect the area's fragile ecosystems during all events.
Provides excellent traction and comfort across rocky, wet terrain.
Keeps you hydrated throughout the physically demanding activities.
Protects against sudden spring showers and unpredictable weather.
spring specific
Helps keep bugs at bay during hotter months.
summer specific