Appalachian Waterfalls Hike: Exploring Smoky Mountains History

During this trek, a well-informed guide will talk about the flora and fauna of the Great Smoky Mountains in addition to the historical background of the inhabitants of this region. We’ll navigate different waterfalls, witness remnants of the mountain’s timber harvesting history, and may even encounter wildlife like bears, deer, or turkeys.

Duration: 4 hours
Highlights
  • Tremont - This is a great trip for those who are looking for an introduction into what the Great Smoky Mountains has to offer, as this hike is designed to focus on some of the local history as we take a leisurely stroll to quiter waterfalls. The trail is a gentle grade to a rewarding waterfall that is a great place to cool off on a hot day. If you are new to hiking this is a great trip due to the group never being more than 2 miles from the company van. Water and snacks will be provided.

Please note that you will be following the guide from the meeting location to the trailhead. You will need a parking pass for Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • GSMNP Parking Pass
Additional Information
  • GSMNP Parking Pass Required- A parking pass from GSMNP is required for this activity.
Location
8027 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Guests will meet their guide and follow in their own car to the trailhead.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Nickvb5406vf
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent! - Kindel was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide! All 5 of us truly enjoyed it! Great hike. Learned interesting things about plants and animals. Enjoyed the stories about her experiences over the years. Outstanding tour and hike!
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Explorer04921569191
Jun 1, 2024
Hidden Gems of the Park and Wonderful Experience - Wonderful experience! My fantastic tour guide was Wes who is a native of the area and exceptionally versed in the area and habitat. This tour takes you to the road less traveled, and let's you experience some hidden gems of the park in peace. Can't wait to come back with friends. Highly recommend!
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Nicholas_l
Apr 2, 2024
Great waterfall hike experience! - Great hike! Our three kids (12,9,7) all had a great time! Our tour guide Wes did a great job! We would highly recommend this trip!
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Lilianama8027mn
Jan 4, 2024
Wonderful - Incredible guides to get to know Smoky Mountain, we had fun, learning and also delicious hot chocolate to stay warm. We recommend our guides to all of you, they were absolutely wonderful.
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T2364npmarkm
Apr 15, 2023
Great Family Experience in the Smoky Mountains!! - We had an amazing time and the tour was perfect for our family. Our kids (13,11,9) loved the hike and all three had no problems throughout the hike, Our guide, Kindel, was early at our meeting point and she was very knowledgeable of the hiking area, history and plant identification. The hike ended with a dip in the stream with all three of my kids joining our guide in the water!! I strongly recommend this company and our guide Kindel!!
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Sunshine569328
Aug 18, 2022
So glad we did this! - John, our guide, was such a great host. My husband, myself and our 4 kids enjoyed the natural beauty of the trail, as well as all the interesting info John provided about plants, animals, regional history, etc. It was a fantastic morning. Well worth it. excellent communication beforehand and a fair price.
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Paula_m
Aug 1, 2022
Our guide, Jon, was... - Our guide, Jon, was great. He was very knowledgeable and kind. He never rushed us. It was a beautiful hike.
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Queeniejude
Jul 7, 2022
Heaven on Earth - Rarely do I complete a review; however, it was a 'must do' after my experience on the Appalachian Waterfalls Hike. Excellent communication prior to the hike was a plus. The guide, John, took the time to share his knowledge of the land and history while we were hiking. He answered any questions (big or small) that I had as a newbie on the Appalachian trail. At one point I asked the guide if I was asking too many questions or diverting to new sights too often on the hike and he graciously said, "This is your hike and I want you to enjoy your day." The pressure was off and off we went! The day was divine as I was guided through the woods with the symphony of the waterfalls. Towards the end, I told John "this must be what heaven is like!" Thank you for the awesome day and experience Smokey Mountain Guides!!
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Ceadens
Apr 6, 2022
Fun for the whole family - Dave our guide was friendly and knowledgeable of the flora, fauna and history of the area. It made it far more entertaining for our kids to have someone to answer their questions and tell stories! Highly recommend!
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