Hidden Cascades & Woodland Trails is a quieter guided Smoky Mountain hike filled with forest beauty, stream crossings, small cascades, old homestead traces, and rich natural history. This tour is ideal for guests who want a little adventure, water, woods, and fewer crowds without committing to a strenuous all-day hike. 

With a guide, the details of the landscape come forward — hemlocks, magnolias, streamside plants, wildlife signs, old roadbeds, human history, and the ecological richness that makes the Smokies so special. It is a balanced half-day hike for guests who want a little bit of everything. 

Best for: Moderate hikers, nature lovers, guests seeking quieter trails, stream lovers, and visitors interested in both ecology and history. 

Duration: 5 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Mileage: 5.5 | Elevation Change: 826′ | Ages: 8+

Cost: $99 Per Person 1-3 | Each Additional Person $60 | 2 Participant Minimum

Meeting Location: Sugarlands Visitors Center