Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Asheville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Asheville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Start point
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Arrival transfer to your accommodation, 06:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Guide-prepared picnic lunch at scenic viewpoint), Dinner (Appalachian dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Mountain Farm Museum to explore early settler buildings and learn about Appalachian farming practices and Cherokee history
- Hike Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Charlies Bunion (8.1 miles, 1640 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Drive to Clingman's Dome (6,643 feet) for sweeping views
- Guide-prepared picnic lunch with views
Landmarks Great Smoky Mountains National Park Oconoluftee Entrance Mountain Farm Museum Newfound Gap Charlies Bunion Clingman's Dome Appalachian Trail - Day 2
Cades Cove
Cades Cove- Meals
- Breakfast (Appalachian breakfast cooked by guide at Cades Cove Picnic area (weather depending)), Lunch (Guide-prepared picnic lunch near first cascades), Dinner (Southern dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Appalachian breakfast at Cades Cove Picnic area prepared by guide
- Explore Cades Cove historic district with wildlife viewing opportunities
- Hike creek-side trail up Middle Prong of Little River to Lynn Camp Prong Cascades and Indian Flats Falls (8.3 miles, 1140 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Guide-prepared picnic lunch near cascades
Landmarks Cades Cove Middle Prong of Little River Lynn Camp Prong Cascades Indian Flats Falls Tremont - Day 3
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Asheville- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local family-owned restaurant), Lunch (Guide-prepared picnic lunch along Little Pigeon River), Dinner (Farm-to-table cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local family-owned restaurant
- Hike to Grotto Falls (approximately 7 miles total for day, 1200 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Explore historic pioneer cabins along Roaring Fork Motor Trail loop road
- Hike to Midnight Hole Falls and Mouse Creek Falls in Big Creek area
- Guide-prepared picnic lunch along Little Pigeon River
Landmarks Roaring Fork Motor Trail Grotto Falls Little Pigeon River Big Creek Area Midnight Hole Falls Mouse Creek Falls - Day 4
Linville Gorge Area
Linville Gorge Area- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Guide-prepared picnic lunch on Table Rock Mountain summit), Dinner (Award-winning meal at favorite Asheville restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hike to Linville Falls Visitor Center with 1.6-mile round trip to three viewpoints (7 miles total for day, 1400 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Hike Table Rock Mountain for sweeping views of Linville Gorge
- Guide-prepared picnic lunch on Table Rock Mountain summit
- Optional hike to Crabtree Meadows waterfall (if time allows)
- Scenic drive along Blue Ridge Parkway
Landmarks Pisgah National Forest Linville Gorge Linville Falls Linville Falls Visitor Center Table Rock Mountain Crabtree Meadows Blue Ridge Parkway - Day 5
Looking Glass Rock to Asheville
Looking Glass Rock to Asheville- End point
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States (Departure transfer back to your accommodation, 17:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Guide-prepared picnic lunch at Looking Glass Rock summit with a view)
Included Activities
- Hike to summit of Looking Glass Rock (approximately 6.4 miles, 1650 feet elevation gain/loss)
- Guide-prepared picnic lunch at Looking Glass Rock summit
- Visit Looking Glass Falls roadside waterfall
- Scenic drive along Blue Ridge Parkway with photo stops
Landmarks Looking Glass Rock Pisgah National Forest Looking Glass Falls Blue Ridge Parkway
