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

Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Professional guide

Snacks

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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)

kiquiz

Jun 2013

I was traveling solo in Tennessee and definitely wanted to experience the Great Smokey Mountains. I decided to go with A Walk in the Woods and was not disappointed. Sam was great at helping me decide which trip would best fit my ability level and interest. I ended up hiking the Mt. LeConte II hiking trip--13 miles. Michael, my guide, was great at providing interesting information on the native trees, plants, and the history of the area. It rained for most of the way up to Mt. LeConte but being prepared made the experience enjoyable. All the rain from the night before and that day made for roaring creeks and gushing waterfalls. I am a BIG SCARY CAT when it comes to bears and Michael was great at putting me at ease. By the end of the trip, I was disappointed we had not come across a bear. At one point, I had thought I had spotted a bear but was sadly disappointed when it turned out to be just a rock. :-( I was a bit nervous about being with a complete stranger (the guide) for about 10 hrs but Michael was easy to talk too. I would definitely recommend A Walk in the Woods.

StrategicFamPlanner

Apr 2013

Mike took us out for a walk back in time and "Turning Back the Clock" was fantastic. We did this the first day in GSMP and we are so happy we did! Mike taught our entire family (ages 8-39) an enormous amount while having fun and experiencing the wonder and beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This helped us build on the rest of the hikes we did while we were there. For instance, my kids kept a sharp eye out for hemlock trees the rest of the trip and when we saw a giant one on the trek up to the top of Alum Cave Bluffs it was with a special appreciation. Mike caught a salamander and taught us why it is important to put them back exactly where you find them. We were also glad to learn squirrels were not armed with machine guns but continued to search out evidence of the yellow-bellied sapsucker for the rest of trip. We were able to see the difference between a new growth and old growth forest and felt like we walking through Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings! The bear facts were very interesting and Mike was able to identify all the bird calls we heard in the forest. It was also interesting to see the impact of man in the forest and learn why there were so many stone walls and to appreciate some of the buildings. Later, in Cades Cove, my kids knew exactly why they built cantilever barns and the importance of the mill because we had learned about all the corn that was planted by farmers. This experience was a great foundation for our trip and was money well spent. (Don't forget to bring extra for a tip!) I highly recommend it for families who want to really get the most out of their time in the Smoky Mountains. Mike even helped us dodge a crowded Laurel Falls hike we had planned the next day for something infinitely better and we were able to eat our picnic lunch by own private waterfall. WOW! To us, Mike's knowledge and help (and fun personality) really enhanced our trip and we are very appreciative and grateful.

LarryM295

Apr 2013

With guides Boyd and Charles setting the place, we covered 6 miles between dropping down to Baskin Falls then climbing back up. Just the right amount of interpretive comments delivered along the way, in conjunction with well-timed hike breathers. Seemingly a great representative Smoky Mountain hike.

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Hidden Cascade Hiking Tour in Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg

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