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Womens Paddle and Hike Adventure

3 days
Start and end in Asheville
4.6 (50 reviews)

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Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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

  1. Day 1

    Asheville to Fontana Lake

    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 at island), Dinner (Dinner prepared by guide)

    Included Activities

    • Shuttle from Asheville to Cable Cove boat ramp
    • Paddle across Fontana Lake
    • Swimming at island
    • Lunch on the water
    • Paddle to Eagle Creek campsite
    • Explore by boat around camp
    • Swimming in lake
    • Dinner prepared by guide
    Landmarks
    Cable Cove
    Fontana Lake
    Eagle Creek
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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  2. Day 2

    Lost Cove Trail to Shuckstack

    Lost Cove Trail to Shuckstack
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch during hike), Dinner (Dinner along Fontana Lake)

    Included Activities

    • Paddle 2 hours from camp
    • Hike Lost Cove Trail
    • Visit Shuckstack fire tower
    • Panoramic mountain views from fire tower
    • Lunch during hike
    • Hike back to camp
    • Dinner along Fontana Lake
    Landmarks
    Lost Cove Trail
    Shuckstack Fire Tower
    Appalachian Trail
    Fontana Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Fontana Lake to Asheville

    Fontana Lake to Asheville
    End point
    Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Departure transfer back to your accommodation, 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning paddle on Fontana Lake
    • Paddle 3 miles back to Cable Cove
    • Pack up boats and gear
    • Visit Deep Creek picnic area
    • Hike to view 3 waterfalls along Deep Creek
    Landmarks
    Cable Cove
    Deep Creek
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Bryson City

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Rating
4.6 (50 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Wildland Trekking

  • Merrie5.0September 2025
    Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
  • Birim5.0July 2025
    Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air....
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