How much weight will I need to carry on the hike?

You will need to carry a small day pack weighing about 10-15 lbs.

What are the travel insurance recommendations?

We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment.

What should I expect regarding cell reception during the trip?

Cell reception may not be reliable while on the trip.

Is there flexibility with travel dates?

Yes, please provide your preferred dates so we can assist you.

How can I check availability for specific dates?

Please let us know your preferred dates, and we can check availability.

Can I reserve a tent for myself?

You will automatically receive your own tent if you prefer.

Can I join a small group if I am traveling alone?

Yes, you can join a group tour even if you are traveling alone.

What are the tour’s cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies differ based on timing; please check for details.

How can we proceed with the payment?

Please select 'Book Now' to secure your itinerary.

What is the minimum group size for this tour?

The minimum number of hikers for this trip is two.

Paddle and Hike Adventure

3 days

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Start and end in Asheville

4.9

4 traveler reviews

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 8
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Asheville to Fontana Lake
Start point
Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Arrival transfer from your accommodation, 05:00 - 08:00)
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the water), Dinner (Dinner prepared by guide at camp)
Included Activities
- Kayak paddling across Fontana Lake to island
- Swimming at island stop
- Lunch on the water
- Continued kayak paddling to Eagle Creek camp
- Exploration by boat around camp
- Swimming in lake's clear waters
- Creek hopping
- Dinner prepared by guide at camp
Landmarks
Fontana Lake
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Eagle Creek
Day 2
Lost Cove Trail - Shuckstack
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch on trail), Dinner (Dinner at camp along Fontana Lake)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at camp
- Hike Lost Cove Trail
- Multiple creek crossings
- Climb to Shuckstack fire tower
- Views from historic fire tower on Appalachian Trail
- Lunch on trail
- Return hike to Eagle Creek camp
- Dinner at camp along Fontana Lake
Landmarks
Lost Cove Trail
Shuckstack Fire Tower
Appalachian Trail
Day 3
Fontana Lake to Asheville
End point
Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Departure transfer back to your accommodation, 17:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning kayak paddling on Fontana Lake
- Kayak paddle return to Cable Cove
- Walk at Deep Creek picnic area
- Viewing of 3 waterfalls along Deep Creek
Landmarks
Cable Cove boat ramp
Deep Creek picnic area
Deep Creek

Landmarks
Fontana Lake
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Eagle Creek

Landmarks
Lost Cove Trail
Shuckstack Fire Tower
Appalachian Trail

Landmarks
Cable Cove boat ramp
Deep Creek picnic area
Deep Creek

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Wildland Trekking

4.6

(50 reviews)

Number of tours

142

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

67%

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.6

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Merrie
September 23rd, 2025
5.0
Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
Traveled in September 2025
J
Jane
May 31st, 2024
5.0
We had such a great time. John is a fantastic guide- with the perfect amount of safety and knowledge. His cooking was...
We had such a great time. John is a fantastic guide- with the perfect amount of safety and knowledge. His cooking was great and his guiding was awesome. Highly recommend!Show more
Traveled in April 2024
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Laura
October 14th, 2023
5.0
Trip was amazing. Really well organised and planned. John was a brilliant guide - incredibly knowledgeable about the...
Trip was amazing. Really well organised and planned. John was a brilliant guide - incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the physical geography and the historical and cultural connections. Everything ran smoothly from beginning to end. Cannot recommend this trip (or John as a guide!) highly enoughShow more
Traveled in September 2023
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Deborah
April 9th, 2019
4.5
Guide was great, thanks.
Traveled in March 2019
Reply from: Wildland Trekking
You are most welcome! Thanks for letting us know and we hope to see you again in the future! Best, Ann Marie
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