Unleash Your Inner Adventurer
Discover hidden waterfalls and untouched corners of the Great Smoky Mountains on this full-day guided hiking adventure. With shuttle service included, you’ll explore scenic trails and cascading falls without having to retrace your steps.
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$310 USD
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8+
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Full Day
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Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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Gatlinburg
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- Unleash Your Inner Explorer
- Discover Untamed Destinations
- Embrace Thrilling Journeys
- Remote Waterfall Discoveries
- One-Way Shuttle Hike
- Expert Naturalist Guides
- Off-The-Beaten-Path Trails
- Wildlife & Flora Encounters
- Captivating Photography Spots
- Ideal For Active Travelers
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- Professional hiking guide, shuttle transportation, safety briefing.
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- Hiking shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing.
Remote Waterfalls and Shuttle Hike Features
Unleash Your Inner Explorer
Hike through quiet forests alive with mountain breezes and birdsong as expert guides reveal the secrets of the Smokies’ unique ecosystems and history.
Discover Untamed Destinations
Explore remote waterfalls tucked deep within the forest, far from crowded trailheads, where crystal-clear pools invite reflection or even a refreshing dip.
Embrace Thrilling Journeys
Enjoy a seamless hiking experience with shuttle transport included, allowing you to focus on exploration while guides handle the logistics.
Remote Waterfalls and Shuttle Hike Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Remote Waterfall Discoveries
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One-Way Shuttle Hike
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Expert Naturalist Guides
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Off-The-Beaten-Path Trails
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Peaceful Forest Scenery
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Wildlife & Flora Encounters
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Captivating Photography Spots
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Moderate Difficulty Adventure
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Ideal For Active Travelers
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Memorable Smokies Experience
Description
Trade the crowded overlooks for quiet forest trails and hidden cascades on this remote waterfall adventure. Depart Gatlinburg with your guide aboard a comfortable shuttle to the high-elevation trailhead. The day’s journey takes you through old-growth forests, rhododendron tunnels, and mossy riverbanks that lead to three secluded waterfalls. Each stop offers time for photography, relaxation, or a quick splash in cool mountain water. Your guide shares insights on regional ecology, native species, and park history, turning the hike into a moving classroom set within one of the nation’s most biodiverse ecosystems. The route is designed as a one-way trek with shuttle service back, ensuring new scenery throughout and no backtracking. This moderate hike rewards travelers with solitude, waterfalls few ever see, and a renewed connection with the Smokies’ natural rhythms.
Itinerary
8:00 AM – Meet your guide at the designated meeting point for introductions and safety briefing
8:15 AM – Shuttle to trailhead with scenic views of the Smokies
9:00 AM – Begin hiking toward the first waterfall
9:30 AM – Stop for photos and enjoy the first waterfall
10:00 AM – Continue on trail to the second waterfall; short snack break
11:00 AM – Explore the second waterfall area and nearby rock formations
12:00 PM – Picnic lunch stop (Full-Day option only)
1:30 PM – Hike to the third waterfall with optional swimming if safe
2:30 PM – Begin descent toward exit trailhead
3:30 PM – Shuttle return to starting point
4:30 PM – Arrive back at meeting area; tour concludes
Price & Availability
$310 (1–3 people) + $55 each additional guest. Full-day duration.
Food & Drink
Meals not included; guests should bring snacks, lunch, and water.
Instructions
Arrive 15 minutes early at designated meeting point (confirmed upon booking).
Restrictions
Minimum age 8; moderate fitness required; not wheelchair accessible.
Transportation
Shuttle transportation provided to and from trailheads.
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