Overnight Backpacking in the Smokies
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Leave the road far behind for stress free, guided backpacking in the Smoky Mountains. New to Backpacking? Avoid the growing pains of learning backpacking skills through the school of hard knocks. Our groups are small enough to allow us to get to know each other and to travel as a team while gaining confidence and trust in the process. Wilderness backpacking is the most rewarding way to experience a bit of real America. Because you do it on your own two feet, you’ll take home a dramatic sense of accomplishment that flows into your daily life. Been backpacking for years? Try traveling with your own naturalist, learning more about the forest you love. You’ll learn how to identify plants useful for food and medicine and what to do if lost in the woods. Additionally, learn how to avoid getting struck by lightening during a thunderstorm, how to cure headaches naturally and everything you need to make your trips through the wilderness safer and more enjoyable.32 hours
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Dinner. You will be provided with a dinner and a breakfast in the form of specialized, freeze dried backpacking meals. Lunches are snacks on the trail.
Food and drink : Snacks. Bars, trail mix, fruit leather. Snacks vary. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
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Use of equipment : Other.
Food and drink : Breakfast. You will be provided with a dinner and a breakfast in the form of specialized, freeze dried backpacking meals. Lunches are snacks on the trail.
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Food and drink : Bottled water. Start your trip with at least 1 liter of water. Guides will be able to filter water along the way.
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A Walk In The Woods
4413 E Scenic Dr, Gatlinburg, United States, 37738-3007A Walk in the Woods Smoky Mountain guides have been helping guests make lasting memories on backpacking and camping trips, driving tours and guided hikes in the Smoky Mountains since 1998. Our local, naturalist guides are experts in all things Smokies!
Once you book your trip, you will be sent paperwork that we need filled out by you and everyone in your party within 48 hours. We will need that paperwork filled out and returned as soon as possible. You will receive a conditioning guide, a packlist upon booking and meeting location and route information closer to the time of your trip.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, United States, 37738-4102Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
Turn that curiosity into knowledge with a one night guided backpacking trip in the Smoky Mountains. Learn everything about the exciting and challenging sport of backpacking while meeting other people. On this trip, you will learn all the steps needed to become a proficient backpacker. Find out what to pack, how to pack and how to wear your pack for the most comfort. Learn how to use the best gear and what to do in the event that things don’t go as planned. If the weather changes or your gear doesn’t work well, you’ll be prepared. Identifying wild plants, which ones are edible, how to cure headaches and getting relief from poison ivy are all things you will learn along the way.
We’ll start with a brief class on backpacking and apply it in real life.12 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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You will meet you guide under the flagpole at the Sugarlands Visitors Center, go through a thorough orientation, then follow your guide to the trailhead to begin your adventure.View Location
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You will meet you guide under the flagpole at the Sugarlands Visitors Center, go through a thorough orientation, then follow your guide to the trailhead to begin your adventure.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This trip requires a 2 person minimum to operate. If you are traveling solo, you may join into an existing tour or pay the 2 person rate.
- You will be asked to sign a waiver.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketAdditional Information • Gratuities are appreciated for good service. • Company Name: A Walk in the Woods • Prior to your tour, please contact us with your local contact information. You can call phone #865-436-8283 • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements; in the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Tour operates rain or shine • Rain jacket or ponchos are highly recommended • Those with severe allergies to poison ivy may wish to chose another tourCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
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