Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour
Overview
**Please note: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require parking tags for any vehicle stopping longer than 15 minutes.
With 3100 miles of streams in the Smokies, there are thousands of beautiful stretches of white water. Adventure awaits as you explore the magic of pristine cascades and waterfalls on a little-known trail. We'll warm up on a more popular trail, pausing to enjoy smaller cascades before turning onto a less traveled section of the Park. In the winter, we'll enjoy beautiful glimpses of the surrounding mountains, during the spring we'll pause to enjoy our famous wildflower display, summer brings refreshing swimming holes, and in autumn the beauty of changing leaves. This hike is considered moderately adventurous as we gain elevation, climb over downed trees and get our feet wet.
With 3100 miles of streams in the Smokies, there are thousands of beautiful stretches of white water. Adventure awaits as you explore the magic of pristine cascades and waterfalls on a little-known trail. We'll warm up on a more popular trail, pausing to enjoy smaller cascades before turning onto a less traveled section of the Park. In the winter, we'll enjoy beautiful glimpses of the surrounding mountains, during the spring we'll pause to enjoy our famous wildflower display, summer brings refreshing swimming holes, and in autumn the beauty of changing leaves. This hike is considered moderately adventurous as we gain elevation, climb over downed trees and get our feet wet.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snacks
- Professional Guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
On this hike, we'll explore a popular trail, passing several beautiful cascades and views before taking a less traveled trail to view spectacular cascades and falls. We'll learn about this varied forest, enjoy some beautiful old growth trees and in the spring, pause in wonder at the variety of wildflowers. This adventure has some elevation gain before we explore a quieter trail. Be ready to climb over some downed trees and get your feet wet. You'll meet your guide at NOC in downtown Gatlinburg where you will follow them in your own vehicle 10 minutes to the trailhead.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Newfound Gap Road, Between Sugarlands and Oconoluftee 13.2 MIles from Sugarlands Visitor Center is the state line marker overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
On this hike, we'll explore a popular trail, passing several beautiful cascades and views before taking a less traveled trail to view spectacular cascades and falls. We'll learn about this varied forest, enjoy some beautiful old growth trees and in the spring, pause in wonder at the variety of wildflowers. This adventure has some elevation gain before we explore a quieter trail. Be ready to climb over some downed trees and get your feet wet. You'll meet your guide at NOC in downtown Gatlinburg where you will follow them in your own vehicle 10 minutes to the trailhead.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Newfound Gap Road, Between Sugarlands and Oconoluftee 13.2 MIles from Sugarlands Visitor Center is the state line marker overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation
- This tour requires a 2 person minimum to operate. If you are traveling solo, you may join into an existing tour or pay the 2 person rate.
- We do not provide transportation. You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patricia_K
April 2022
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically shared that knowledge It was an amazing hike with a good group. The views were tremendous and the falls were magnificent
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically shared that knowledge It was an amazing hike with a good group. The views were tremendous and the falls were magnificentSuria_S
March 2022
Awesome experience and best tour guide was mike! Took us to the best waterfall in the Smokey mountains and we got fantastic photos
Awesome experience and best tour guide was mike! Took us to the best waterfall in the Smokey mountains and we got fantastic photosjimcH2924HM
May 2022
Brooke was full of facts especially about the flowers and edible plants, very knowledgeable with some fun stories too.
Brooke was full of facts especially about the flowers and edible plants, very knowledgeable with some fun stories too.David_S
May 2022
Sam was awesome! She was an excellent tour guide and provided great info and history of the Smokies. We loved the part of the tour where she gave us a small twig of birch that smelled like wintergreen and was used as a natural toothbrush by the Indians. The terrain is what you would expect fr...
Sam was awesome! She was an excellent tour guide and provided great info and history of the Smokies. We loved the part of the tour where she gave us a small twig of birch that smelled like wintergreen and was used as a natural toothbrush by the Indians. The terrain is what you would expect from walking in the mountains and in our opinion was mild to not quite moderate in terms of being physically demanding. We did not have walking poles and they are not needed on this trek but would be a bonus for anyone not used to a bit of elevation change. Overall was a great experience.W377ACvanessao
April 2022
Anna was so awesome. She made it fun and comfortable for hikers of all ages. It was a relaxing and mildly challenging hike. The weather happened to be perfect
Anna was so awesome. She made it fun and comfortable for hikers of all ages. It was a relaxing and mildly challenging hike. The weather happened to be perfectmelissavH5697HN
April 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed this hiking experience. There were challenging parts but the pace was manageable. Anna was a fantastic guide who was energetic and friendly. We would recommend this hike.
We thoroughly enjoyed this hiking experience. There were challenging parts but the pace was manageable. Anna was a fantastic guide who was energetic and friendly. We would recommend this hike.