Fall in the Great Smokies with Adventures in Good Company
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is world-famous for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and many excellent hiking trails (over 900 miles). Designed to give you an overview of one of our most treasured National Parks, Fall in the Great Smokies is a peak experience. We’ll marvel at the views, hiking at a leisurely pace to enhance our enjoyment of the scenery, take time to take pictures and identify shrubs and trees, and soak our feet in beautiful pools at the edge of waterfalls. Whether you are intrigued by salamanders or birds, waterfalls or mountain vistas, learning about the fascinating cultural history, or just seeking less traveled paths, you will quickly understand why the Great Smokies have been designated both an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site.
This trip is appropriate for any woman who exercises regularly at a moderate level (such as going for 45-minute brisk walks with hills 3 to 5 days a week), and who either enjoys hiking or is new to hiking and wants to learn in a safe and fun environment. This trip does require a certain level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the experience. The trails and terrain you will encounter will be well-developed woodland trails with rolling terrain, occasional steep sections, uneven footing, shallow water crossing, primitive bridge crossing, rocks and roots. Your hikes will be under the forest canopy (trees) as well as a day spent at a higher elevation with spectacular views. You will be spending between 6 – 7 hours each day hiking or whitewater rafting. On this trip, there is also a special emphasis on cultural and natural history.
Hiking
This trip combines hiking with learning about the natural and cultural history of the area. With lots of instructions and tips to make your hiking more enjoyable, this is an ideal trip for novice hikers and any active woman who loves to be out in the fall foliage. Although peak color is never possible to predict, leaves may be turning at higher elevations in early October.
Maximum group size: 12.
Highlights
- Exploring one of America’s oldest mountain ranges and most popular National Parks
- Rafting a fun section of the Pigeon River (suitable for women with no experience)
- Visiting Little Greenbrier Community and learning about the people who lived here
- Hiking beautiful trails, and enjoying lunch next to a waterfall
- Gazing at the view from the hot tub and luxuriating in your private room
