Can you please explain the trails to me? One of my travelers has had cancer, underwent chemo and does have difficulty hiking uphill. Can you recommend a trip for us?

How rugged are the trails? I am trying to talk my friend into this so I need all the information you could give me. It is on my bucket list to hike any of the Appalation Trail.

It looks like the trip starts early in the morning on day 1, which means we would need to have lodging in Asheville the night before, as it is not included in the trip cost. Do you have any recommendations as to where I should stay? Where in Asheville would we need to meet on day 1?

There is a pre-trip meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in downtown Asheville on the day before the trip. We do recommend staying at this hotel, and provide a couple other recommendations in the Asheville area. You aren't required to stay at any of these hotels, we can pick you up on the morning of Day 1 wherever you stay, as long as it's in the town of Asheville.

High Peaks and Old Growth Forests of the Smokies

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Start and end in Asheville

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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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 Great Smoky Mountains
Start point
Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Arrival transfer from your accommodation, 05:00 - 08:00)
Meals
Dinner (Hearty backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Shuttle to trailhead from Asheville
- Hike to Hen Wallow Falls (4.8 miles, 1,060 feet elevation gain)
- Visit Hen Wallow Falls (90-foot waterfall)
Landmarks
Hen Wallow Falls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Day 2
Great Smoky Mountains
Meals
Breakfast (Appalachian breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in old-growth forest grove), Dinner (Backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike through old-growth forest with creek crossings (6.2 miles, 1,320 feet elevation gain)
- Visit old-growth forest grove with Carolina Silverbells, Hemlock, Beech, and Tulip trees
- Hike to Maddron Bald summit for panoramic views
Landmarks
Maddron Bald
Day 3
Great Smoky Mountains
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast), Dinner (Final backcountry dinner)
Included Activities
- Day hike on Appalachian Trail ridgeline section beneath Mount Guyot to Tricorner Knob (9.5 miles, 2,061 feet elevation loss/gain)
Landmarks
Mount Guyot
Tricorner Knob
Appalachian Trail
Day 4
Great Smoky Mountains to Asheville
End point
Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Departure transfer back to your accommodation, 17:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Final hike on Maddron Bald Trail descent (6.8 miles, 940 feet elevation gain, 3,040 feet elevation loss)
- Shuttle from trailhead back to Asheville
Landmarks
Spruce and Fir forests

Landmarks
Hen Wallow Falls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Landmarks
Maddron Bald

Landmarks
Mount Guyot
Tricorner Knob
Appalachian Trail

Landmarks
Spruce and Fir forests

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Sheri
September 21st, 2023
We had a Great time! Amanda was an amazing guide, our food was delicious. She was so informative about the flora...
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Traveled in September 2023
Reply from: Wildland Trekking
Hi Sheri, Thank you for your review! I'm thrilled your trip was such a great experience - I'll definitely pass your feedback on to Amanda as I know it will mean a lot to her. We hope to see you on future hikes with us! Best, Ann Marie
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