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.
Special: $89 Mountain Bike Lift Ticket + Bike Rental + Adventure Pass
Get TicketsFood 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
$89 Mountain Bike Lift Ticket + Bike Rental + Adventure Pass
This special rate 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.