Cascades and Canopies: Smoky Mountain Experience
Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in comfort on this one of a kind adventure! Let our award winning, local trip leaders take you on a multi-day adventure in and around the Smokies! Explore the best day hikes in the Park and zip line through the trees, while enjoying incredible views of the mountains. Enjoy delicious meals and spend relaxing evenings in your cabin or around the fire, where your backyard is the National Park. Experience the most bio-diverse place in the temperate zone as you explore a sea of mountains, meadows of wildflowers, pristine streams and waterfalls, old growth forests, and a taste of the famous Appalachian Trail. A full immersion awaits you as we explore one of the most ancient mountain ranges on the planet.
This multi-sport adventure includes local transportation, lodging, all meals, park fees, zip line pricing from the top rated company in the region and a professional Great Smoky Mountains hiking guide.
2024 Dates:
August 14th – 17th | September 18th – 21st | November 6th – 9th
From $2399*
*25% deposit required to book, balance due 60 days out from departure
-Hike inside one of the most biologically diverse places on earth.
-Hike a portion of the famous Appalachian trail.
-Stay in comfy cabins with cozy amenities.
-Walk through some of the last remaining Eastern Old Growth Forests to a 50’ waterfall.
-Zipline high above a canopy of trees!
Cascades and Canopies Itinerary
Day 1: After meeting and going through an orientation, we will hop in our vehicle and head into the Park for our first hike for a beautiful Smoky Mountain waterfall. We’ll find a cozy spot on the trail for lunch. After we conclude our hike, we’ll head back to Roamstead, check in to our cabins and settle in. Dinner will be catered Southern BBQ!
Hiking: 4.2 miles | Elevation gain/ loss 1,000+/-
Day 2: Day 2 begins with a delicious breakfast. Afterward, we will set out for our second hike to the largest cascade in the Park. Encounter two very different types of trails in one on this adventure. First, our journey starts on an old roadbed alongside a gorgeous mountain river, surrounded by moss covered boulders. We’ll then enter another area of some of the largest trees in the Park, followed by the largest cascade in the area! Lunch will be on trail and dinner will be a cookout back at home base!
Hiking: 8 miles | Elevation gain/loss 2,200’+/-
Day 3: We begin with another hearty breakfast, then head out to see some great views as we hike along the famous Appalachian Trail! We’ll have lunch at a clearing with beautiful views. Once we complete our hike we’ll head back to our cabins and freshen up before a nice dinner out in town.
Hiking: 8 miles | Elevation gain/ loss 2,000’+/-
Day 4: After we savor our last mountain breakfast of the trip, we’ll head to our final hike. Here we’ll get to dive in to the visual history of the Smokies with many sightings of old rock walls, historic structures and a couple hidden surprises! We’ll take some time to relax and enjoy some lunch by the water before heading out of the Park. Now, for one of the best finales to a trip, ziplining! We’ve partnered with one of the best zipline companies in the area to give you fantastic, panoramic views of the Smokies.
4 miles | Elevation gain/ loss 700’+/-
What to Expect
Our Cascades and Canopies trip was created to offer a chance to unplug and reconnect with nature, all while in the comfort of a cozy cabin. This trip is perfect for anyone who wants to spend time outside with like-minded individuals who are excited to learn more about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On this trip, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the amazing landscape that is the Smokies.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional Guides
- Transportation for the Duration of the Trip
- All Meals and Snacks from Lunch on Day 1 through Breakfast on Day 4
- Accommodations for 3 Nights
- Roamstead Campground amenities
Exclusions
- Gratuity for your Guides
- Personal Items
- Airport Transfer
- Travel Costs
- Travel Insurance
What to Pack
- Required:
– Two 32oz water bottles (or water bladder)
– Hiking shoes or boots
– Comfortable ‘camp’ shoes
– Raincoat
– Day pack (21-35 Liters)
– Hiking socks (non-cotton)
– T-shirts (both casual and synthetic)
– Hiking shorts or pants (seasonal choice)
– Swimwear/lightweight towel
– Long sleeve shirt (casual and synthetic)
– Fleece/insulated jacket (High elevations and mornings and evening can be cool)
– Trekking poles
– Hat and sunglasses
– Hand sanitizer
– Insect repellent
– Personal medications
– Toiletries
– Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
– Duffel bag or soft sided suitcase
- Optional:
– Reading and writing materials
– Energy snacks and electrolyte drink mixes
– Motion sickness remedies
– Camera
– Sunblock and lip balm