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Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Trips

Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Trips

Our guided backpacking tours take you into the heart of world-renowned wilderness destinations. Enjoy solitude and adventure as you embark on a self-sufficient journey deep into the Smokies!

Join us for a guided Great Smoky Mountains backpacking trip with expert guides and top-of-the-line gear! We have over 25 years owner experience in adventure travel, and are the #1 rated backpacking tour company on Trip Advisor for multipe national parks. Come discover why!

Whether it’s for an overnight hike or a week-long expedition, backpacking into the Great Smoky Mountains is one experience you’ll never forget! We employ expert hiking guides and provide top-of-the-line gear, exceptional meals, local transportation, and an absolute commitment to fun, safety and comfort.

You can peruse our list of Great Smoky Mountains backpacking adventures below. We offer trips with a range of Difficultys, from moderate hikes like the Mount Sterling Appalachian Loop to more demanding trips like the Fontana Lake – Hazel Creek Loop, and everything in between. Give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) to learn more or book your spot today!

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Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Trips

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3-4 Days
from $1025

Smoky Mountains Classic

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Iconic Appalachian Meadows, Backcountry Cascades, Sunset Dinner with Views …
4 Days
from $1305

Mount Sterling Appalachian Loop

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Appalachian Trail Hiking, Beautiful Waterfalls, Amazing Views …
Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA autumn landscape at Newfound Gap.
4 Days
from $1240

Fall Colors in the Smokies Backpack

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Dramatic Fall Colors, High Mountain Meadows, Breathtaking Views …
4 Days
from $1305

High Peaks and Old Growth Forests of the Smokies

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Fulfilling Adventure, Old Growth Forests, Sweeping Views …
Lynn Camp Prong Cascades in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in peak October color
4 Days
from $1340

Women’s Fall Colors in the Smokies Backpack

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Womens Only Adventure, Dramatic Fall Colors, High Mountain Meadows …
3-4 Days
from $1065

Winter Creeks and Peaks

Location: North Carolina Hikes
Area: Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Winter Itinerary, Appalachian Trail, Beautiful Waterfalls …

Trip Types

Portered Smokies Trips

A portered hike into the Great Smoky Mountains is one experience you'll never forget! We hike with light day packs while porters carry the gear in and out, also setting up and breaking down camp. We employ expert hiking guides and provide top-of-the-line gear, exceptional meals, local transportation, and an absolute commitment to fun, safety and comfort. Join us and experience the views, amazing biodiversity, waterfalls, and wildlife of the Great Smoky Mountains!

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Paddle & Hike Adventures

Paddle and hike on these memorable 1-day or 3-day Smoky Mountain kayak tours! We sea kayak to wonderful hiking areas, historic sites, or - on the 3-day trip - to an island in the middle of Fontana Lake where we spend 2 nights soaking up the beauty and serenity of this stunning area. We swim, relax, paddle and explore these amazing mountains. On the 3-day trip, we'll also enjoy sunset dinners on the shore and sleep in one of the most peaceful settings you can imagine; the second day we paddle across the lake and embark on a long day hike through lush forests, along mountain streams, and to awe-inspiring view points.

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Smokies Inn-based Tours

Hike the Great Smoky Mountains in style! Enjoy phenomenal day hikes by day and charming inns, cabins and/or hotels at night. Experience the waterfalls, deep forests, sweeping views, amazing history and biodiversity of the Smokies on one of our Appalachian inn-based hiking tours, which include local transportation, lodging, meals, park entrance fees and a professional Great Smoky Mountains hiking guide. Choose from our unforgettable inn-based tours in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Smokies Day Hike Tours

Make the most of your day in the Great Smoky Mountains on a guided Smokies day hike tour! Learn about the amazing natural and cultural history of the Great Smoky Mountains, enjoy the peace of mind that results from hiking with a local expert, let us take care of the gear and food, and hear amazing stories that have taken place in these extraordinary mountains. All Great Smoky Mountains day hike tours include use of a backpack and trekking poles; snacks and lunch; and a professional Great Smoky Mountains hiking guide. Choose from 3 amazing day hike tours in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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