Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Knoxville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Knoxville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Start point
- 2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701, United States (McGhee Tyson Airport )
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Little Greenbrier community remnants including one-room schoolhouse, pioneer cemetery, and Walker Sisters cabin
- Hike Little Greenbrier Trail (~2 hours, 2-3 miles, minimal elevation change)
Landmarks Great Smoky Mountains National Park Walker Sisters Cabin Little Greenbrier Community Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area - Day 2
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike Cucumber Gap Loop Trail (5-6 miles) following Little River to Cucumber Gap junction, through forest to Jake's Creek Trail
- View remnants of 1920s cottages and cultural heritage sites along the hiking route
Landmarks Little River Cucumber Gap Jake's Creek Trail - Day 3
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Maddron Bald Trail to Albright Grove (6-7 miles, moderate elevation gain)
- Explore old growth forest including Eastern Hemlocks, silverbells, Fraser magnolias, and tulip trees
Landmarks Maddron Bald Trail Albright Grove - Day 4
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Pigeon River
- Hike Bud Ogle's farm nature trail (1.2 miles, easy)
- Explore homestead features including water plume, grist mill, and 'drive thru' barn
Landmarks Pigeon River Bud Ogle's Farm - Day 5
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Great Smoky Mountains Visitors Center and watch park film
- Hike to Laurel Falls
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Grotto Falls (moderate, 2.6 miles, walk-behind waterfall experience)
- Relax at lodge with porch access or hot tub
- Shopping and local crafts in Gatlinburg area
Landmarks Great Smoky Mountains Visitors Center Laurel Falls Grotto Falls - Day 6
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Icewater Spring Shelter with a view), Dinner (Last dinner together out on the town in Gatlinburg)
Included Activities
- Walk to Kuwohi summit (0.5 miles, paved)
- Visit Newfound Gap for park history and CCC education
- Hike Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Icewater Spring Shelter (5-6 miles, approximately 900 feet elevation change)
Landmarks Kuwohi Newfound Gap Appalachian Trail Icewater Spring Shelter - Day 7
Gatlinburg to Knoxville
Gatlinburg to Knoxville- End point
- 2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701, United States (McGhee Tyson Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
