Summer Crank-Up
June 12 – 14 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
This summer, Ober Gatlinburg is kicking off peak adventure season with a high-energy celebration: Summer Crank-Up, a weekend event designed to launch guests straight into everything the mountain has to offer, including adventure attractions, mountain biking, and family-friendly fun.
Join us June 12–14, with special event activities running 10:00am–3:00pm, while the mountain will operate 10:00am–7:00pm both days. Guests can take advantage of limited-time deals including a Mountain Biking and Adventure Pass bundle, making it easier than ever to get outside, ride, explore, and play all day.
Food and Drink Specials
To keep everyone fueled, families can enjoy tasty “treat bundles” during the event:
Parents: Beer + a hot dog or beer + a pretzel
Kids: Ice cream + a cookie
Activities
Summer Crank-Up will also bring a full lineup of crowd-pleasing entertainment and activities, including:
Face painting
Live music
Bike safety courses by GPD
Contests designed to keep the afternoon cool and competitive
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Bike Pass Special
$99 Mountain Bike Lift Ticket + Bike Rental + Adventure Pass
Normally $169, this special lift ticket + bike rental bundle rate is available for Summer Crank-Up weekend only and will include an Adventure Pass (as Adventure Pass supplies last).
Complimentary Guided Tours
Get to know the trails and terrain at Ober with a complimentary guided bike tour. A Mountain Bike and Lift Ticket are required and not included in the tour. Tours will be offered three times during the day, departing at the following times:
11:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
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A Community Event
Guests can also look forward to fun, community-style moments throughout the day — including special appearances planned with fire trucks, and Gatlinburg Police Department with sessions on bike safety, for a family-friendly “ride along” atmosphere.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a biker, or bringing the kids for a summer day in the Smokies, Summer Crank-Up is your official invitation to jump into Ober Gatlinburg's adventures and make the most of the season.