Hidden Cascade Hiking Tour in Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg booking from $83.00

Hidden Cascade Hiking Tour in Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg

Overview

**All participants will be required to wear a mask for any instances where close contact cannot be avoided. Please bring your own masks and hand sanitizer. You will also be asked to sign an acknowledgement of risks and report any illness within 14 days of tour.** The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its incredible diversity of flora and fauna, rich cultural history, cascading waterfalls and stunning views. On this 4-hour guided hike, you get it all and with a small group maximum of 11 participants, avoiding the large crowds. This hike is for the adventurous at heart as it does have some strenuous climbing and descending on the trail as well as rock hopping across the creeks. For your safety and peace of mind, all guides are certified as Wilderness First Responders and non-lethal bear aversion techniques. Choose from one of two departure times when you book.

City: Gatlinburg

Fri 15 Nov

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What's Included

Professional guide

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Children's minimum age is 8 years old.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring: At least 64oz of water per person, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. If you have good rain gear or a favored walking stick, please bring these too.
It is suggested at least one day pack to carry your gear. If you need us to, one can be provided with advance notice.
You will be provided nut-based snacks (trail mix and peanut butter crackers). If you might have nut allergies, or do not enjoy the taste of nuts, please bring your own light snack.
Gratuity of 10-20% is recommended
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (161)

millburymom

Aug 2015

Being from the "flat lands" of Northwest Ohio and having little experiencing hiking, me, my husband, and college age kids (boy and girl) decided to do a "shorter" guided hike (four miles roundtrip). We met up with our guide, Blue, from A Walk In The Woods, and another family at the Nantahala Outdoor Center at the south end of Gatlinburg where we signed waivers and shared introductions after which we caravaned about five or ten minutes into the park to the trailhead. DO take plenty of water as you will need it. This hike is mostly through an old growth forest, and you have to watch your footing as their are many tree roots and rocks along the trail. Blue is very knowledgeable about the area and most of the plants. If we saw something he could not identify, we took a picture of it so he could look it up afterward. He also explained what to do if we saw a bear and put our fears to rest for the most part. The two mile hike to the waterfall is a good workout, but Blue was constantly checking on everyone and making sure we took water breaks regularly. We spent 20-30 minutes at the waterfall where Blue was prepared with snacks of trail mix and peanut butter crackers for everyone. It was very interesting hearing about his upbringing and experiences in the outdoors, and he was very eager to answer as many questions as we could throw at him. The two mile trip back was a lot of uphilll and was a bit more strenuous, especially for my daughter who has a little trouble with her knee and my husband who was very much out of breath. That said, Blue asked up front if anyone had any physical concerns he should know about, and was intentional throughout the trip to make sure everyone was doing alright and asked who needed what. We felt very safe and taken care of the entire time. Blue was a terrific guide, and I would highly recommend AWITW/Blue if you want a real Smoky Mountain experience and want to know more about the area.

Holly F

Aug 2015

I booked a tour with a group of 16 people. Blue was our guide. He was very attentive to everyone in the group and made sure everyone was doing OK. He took time to talk with each person individually as well as gave great, informative information about the history of the Mountains as well as the different kinds of plants that grow in the Smokies. We even got to eat a few of them! He also helped us through the few "moderate" spots on the walk. This was a great walk, and I highly recommend "A Walk in the Woods".

SWTraveler01

Jun 2015

We can't say enough good things about the Great Smokey Mountain Backpacking Adventure with a Walk in the Woods. It is an excellent value for those interested in backpacking but who don't have the time or experience to plan a trip that will be both challenging and enjoyable. Even for experienced backpackers, having a professional guide enhances your experience immensely. Our guide Mike was excellent - very knowledgable about the park history and it's plant and animal life, which kept the hikes interesting and engaging. He also timed the trip nicely such that we had challenging but manageable hikes each day with plenty of time to ask lots of questions and learn new skills. The ability to rent/try out gear and trade out your stuff for the latest technology made such a difference (who knew they made sleeping pads that small that are actually comfortable!). The Great Smokey Mountains were beautiful and accessible to many locations. If you are looking to get out more, enjoy nature and do some hiking or backpacking, we highly recommend A Walk in the Woods!

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Hidden Cascade Hiking Tour in Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg

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