Overnight Backpacking in the Smokies
Thoughtful pacing, key stops, and a straightforward request process. Share a few details and we’ll confirm availability, timing guidance, and group fit.
City/State context
Tennessee • Great Smoky Mountains National Park area
What’s covered
Included items, practical guidance, and clear boundaries—before you book.
Share your preferred date and group size. We’ll check fit and confirm next steps with clear timing and expectations.
Signature moments
Confirmation will be received at time of booking This trip 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. You will be asked to sign a waiver. Not wheelchair accessible Not recommended for travelers with back problems Not recommended for pregnant travelers No heart problems or other serious medical conditions Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Designed for real groups
Up to 7. We’ll help ensure the day matches your pace—relaxed, scenic, and organized.
A guided day built around memorable stops and practical timing—so you can enjoy each moment without guessing what comes next.
Where you’ll start
Parking lot, 107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA|Parking lot, 107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
What you can expect
Clear pacing, comfortable breaks, and guidance that helps your group travel confidently.
Included
Included- Professional guide Snacks Dinner Breakfast All necessary gear included. This includes a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and backpack. Guides carry 1st aid kit, stove and filter for the group.
- All fees and taxes (as listed)
- Snack and refreshment provisions
Not included
Exclusions- Gratuities Transportation Lunch Bottled water
- Items not listed under “Included items”
- Anything requested as an add-on (confirmed separately)
Category: Hiking Tours
Language: English
Group size: Up to 7
Meet a naturalist guide at the Greenbrier entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (directions listed in your voucher) for a walk in the woods. This moderately strenuous hike follows an Appalachian mountain path to several cascades. Rock-hop across streams and crest narrow ridges, then be rewarded by the sight of gorgeous cascades shrouded in lush greenery. Enjoy the intimacy of hiking with a small group.
- Moderate hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Rock-hop across a clear mountain stream
- Enjoy photo ops of several Appalachian cascades
- Small-group tour ensures personalized attention
What To Expect
A Walk In The Woods
A Walk in the Woods Smoky Mountain guides have been helping guests make lasting memories on backpacking and camping trips, driving tours and guided hikes in the Smoky Mountains since 1998. Our local, naturalist guides are experts in all things Smokies! Once you book your trip, you will be sent paperwork that we need filled out by you and everyone in your party within 48 hours. We will need that paperwork filled out and returned as soon as possible. You will receive a conditioning guide, a packlist upon booking and meeting location and route information closer to the time of your trip.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask! Turn that curiosity into knowledge with a one night guided backpacking trip in the Smoky Mountains. Learn everything about the exciting and challenging sport of backpacking while meeting other people. On this trip, you will learn all the steps needed to become a proficient backpacker. Find out what to pack, how to pack and how to wear your pack for the most comfort. Learn how to use the best gear and what to do in the event that things don’t go as planned. If the weather changes or your gear doesn’t work well, you’ll be prepared. Identifying wild plants, which ones are edible, how to cure headaches and getting relief from poison ivy are all things you will learn along the way. We’ll start with a brief class on backpacking and apply it in real life.
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
We keep things straightforward: what’s included, what isn’t, and what you can reasonably expect on the day.
Clear confirmation
We follow up after your request so you know what to expect before you plan around it.
Practical details
Timing guidance, group fit, and boundaries are communicated up front.
Support that answers
Questions about dates, changes, and accessibility are handled by a real team.
Request details for Overnight Backpacking in the Smokies
Tell us your ideal date and group size. We’ll confirm availability and reply with the next steps.