Mountaineer's Way Hike: Guided Smokies Historical Tour

Embark on a guided hike through the Smokies on the Mountaineer’s Way tour. Discover the rich history of the first settlers and Native Indians, explore farming structures and cemeteries, and enjoy the beauty of the streams along the way.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porters Creek Trail Trailhead -
    “The Mountaineers Way” tour offers a leisurely walk accompanied by an expert local guide. Discover the tales of the earliest pioneers who ventured into this region while it was still frequented by Indigenous peoples. Once a bustling mountain settlement, you’ll get to witness remnants of agricultural buildings,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

The tour, titled “The Mountaineers Way”, is a leisurely walk headed by a local or professional guide. Listen to the tales of how the pioneers first made their way into this territory when it was still occupied by the Native Indians. This region was once a expansive mountain settlement. There will be a chance to witness physical remnants of farming…

Location
1011 Banner Rd
Banner Road
Guests will meet their guide and follow in their own car to the trailhead. The scenic drive to the trailhead takes approximately 30 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Relax65808533738
Aug 14, 2024
Awesome Must Go!! - We took the 3 hour hike with Kindal as our guide, extremely friendly, informative. We saw old home structures, cemeteries, amazing knowledge of plants, insects, berries the stream, swan in the swimming holes too! Our granddaughters were in awe! highly recommend this company!
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Abby_d
Dec 17, 2023
Super Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide - Our guide, Wes grew up in the area and was informative and humorous. We had a great time learning about the mountains, the trees and the animals native to the park.
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From $240 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).