Looking to truly get away from the crowds? Come explore a trail most locals don't even know about! We'll begin our morning adventure walking an ancient road bed. Our trail narrows as we follow a gentle mountain stream up to a boulder field. Before the real work begins, we'll explore an old moonshine cave. Now, we climb up a narrow ridge, pausing for a snack break as we gaze into the Sugarland Valley below. After we catch our breath, we'll continue our climb up this forgotten path to an old home site on the edge of a steep mountain. We'll explore a forest the old timers used to call “Hells” because of their difficult and tangled terrain. Our uphill trek ends as we explore a magnificent, giant rock formation, something you'd expect to see in the Western states. We'll turn around and lunch next to a hidden, mountain cascade before we greet the crowds below.

Rating : For a Half Day Hike this is Moderate.

Looking to get a way from it all? This hike combines off trail hiking with a very secluded trail. You’ll experience small cascades, some adventurous stream crossings, rock walls and chimneys, giant trees, ending with a visit to a beautiful barn and springhouse.

Rating : For a Half Day Hike this is Moderate.

Hike along a beautiful mountain river surrounded by a multitude of wildflowers. Come to a breathtaking Appalachian Cove forest found nowhere else on earth. Pause in the presence of giant trees on your way to the highest and most beautiful waterfall in the Park while you picnic on a carpet of moss.

Rating : For a Day Hike this is Moderate with Strenuous Sections.

A 360-degree view of the most remote section of the Smokies awaits you. Our journey begins in a cool, moss covered forest before climbing up the rugged spine of the famous Appalachian Trail. Big trees and vistas reward our hard work before reaching the newly restored 1930's fire tower. Since this is the most remote section of the Park, wildlife signs abound. Perhaps we will catch a glimpse of the icon of the Smokies, the black bear.

Rating : For a Day Hike this is Strenuous.

Clingmans Dome may be the highest peak in the Park, but Mt. LeConte is widely considered the highest and most spectacular mountain. Experience it all. We will climb through a rock, travel through an old growth forest, pass breathtaking vistas, and explore the powerful force of water as we make our way to the top of the most impressive mountain in the Park. On our way, we will pause at a breathtaking vista, overlooking the spot where the fastest animal in the world, the Peregrine Falcon, has made its home. We will visit the LeConte Lodge, and observe some of the most famous views in the Park. We will lunch on a point overlooking Gatlinburg and then do it all over again on our way down.

Rating : For a Day Hike this is Strenuous.

One of the ultimate Smoky Mountain experiences. Take the Mt. LeConte hike above, and add a return trip down the rugged north face to experience the greatest summit to base elevation change in the Park. Waterfalls, vistas, human history; the full Mt. LeConte experience.

Rating : For a Day Hike this is Very Strenuous.

If history is your passion, come for a hike with us as we journey back in time and explore some forgotten homesteads. On this lower elevation trail, you are almost guaranteed a day of seclusion as our journey meanders past beautiful rock walls that line old farm fields, tall chimneys, remnants of settler's homes, as well as the famous Parton Cemetery. This hike illustrates how Mother Nature recovers from man's influence. We will do some off trail exploring on this full day adventure.

Rating : For a Day Hike this is Very Strenuous.