Description
On this four-day hiking trip, immerse yourself in the breathtaking colours of the Great Smoky Mountains as they shift from summer into autumn. The Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee become a sea of reds, yellows, pinks and oranges for just a few weeks each year. Hiking some of the oldest mountains in the world, you’ll tackle a section of the iconic Appalachian Trail, feel the mist of waterfalls on your skin and take rests by the crystal-clear waters of rivers and streams that have been flowing for millennia. Explore this mountainous region, reaching points only accessible by foot, all against the colourful backdrop of this ancient land in autumn.
Trip Name
Hike the Great Smoky Mountains: Fall Foliage
Last Updated
2024-03-12
Days
4
Capacity
9
Highlights
- Spend your days in the kaleidoscopic colours of autumn in one of the Eastern US’s most beloved national parks.
- Explore the peaks and valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains, taking in meadows, creeks, waterfalls and historical townships.
- Wander the towns that play gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dining in local restaurants and experiencing life in the shadow of the mountains.
- Tackle a section of the iconic Appalachian Trail, treading in the footsteps of explorers that have come this way for centuries.
- Visit one of the most iconic landmarks in the North Carolinian Appalachian Mountains– Looking Glass Rock.
