Great Smoky Mountains Women’s Backpacking
4 days
From $ 949
Duration4 days
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Be challenged and renewed by the Great Smoky Mountains on this four-day Appalachian Trail backpacking trip. Perfect for the backpacking adventurer who wants to try the Appalachian Trail, hone multi-day backpacking skills or just disconnect from the day to day, this trip gives you a taste of being a thru-hiker. We wake each morning to the symphony of the forest. Fueled by hot coffee and a hearty breakfast, we backpack to primitive shelters, camp in lush meadows, traversing narrow ridgelines, threading old-growth forests, and pausing to appreciate the grandeur of Great Smoky Mountains vistas. Along the trail, our passionate expert guides share the Smokies’ history, lore and field-tested backpacking tips. Evenings bring friendly camaraderie around the campfire. The simplicity of trail life soothes stress and helps us be mindful in the here-and-now. Our journey culminates with gratitude for new friends and wild places. Mind clear, spirits renewed, we depart ready to take on life’s next adventure.

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  • Duration: 4 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Meet fellow travelers and begin our national park adventure!
Our trip begins at 9am today in beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After introductions to our fellow travelers and guides and an informational orientation to the weekend's adventure we'll caravan to the trail head and begin our exploration of this spectacular national treasure.
Mileage: varies between 3 – 5.5 miles depending on specific route with +/- 1,500-3,000' elevation change.
Day 2: Backpack the remote trails of the Smoky Mountains.
Awaken to the symphony of the forest as we ease into our first day of life on the trail. Depending on our route we may find ourselves traversing the slopes of ancient Mount Guyot, the second highest peak in the Smokies, soaking in the spectacular views at Charles Bunion or working on our naturalist skills along some of the most remote trails in the eastern United States.
Mileage: varies between 6.5 – 13 miles depending on specific route with +/- 1,500-3,000' elevation change..
Day 3: Travel along the Appalachian Trail with epic vista views.
We'll start this morning with a wholesome breakfast and fresh brewed coffee prepared by our amazing guides. Get ready for another day spent in awe as we hike among old growth Boreal forests and continue our journey along sections of the iconic Appalachian Trail. We'll get a feel for the thru-hiker experience and depending on our route may even have a chance to experience the most challenging sections of the AT in Great Smoky Mountains National Park today.
Mileage: varies between 6 – 13 miles depending on specific route with +/- 1,500-3,000' elevation change..
Day 4: Cherish the last few hours spent among new friends along secluded trails in America's most visited national park.
Today's journey is bittersweet as we continue to soak in breathtaking views and panoramas along our last miles back to the trailhead. Regardless of our route, we'll cherish these last few hours spent in the remote corners of the United States' most visited national park with passionate guides and like-minded new friends. Flights out of Knoxville or Asheville can be scheduled after 7pm. Flights out of Charlotte can be scheduled after 9pm.
Mileage: varies between 3-11 miles depending on specific route with +/- 1,500-3,000' elevation change.

Inclusions

Included

  • Accommodations in huts, or tents if required (route dependent)
  • meals as noted in the daily itinerary
  • professional instruction and guiding
  • group cooking gear
  • group first aid kit
  • water filter or purification system

  • Accommodation

    Primitive backcountry shelters and tent camping, 3 nights

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