Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

With 3100 miles of streams in the Smokies, there are thousands of beautiful stretches of white water. Adventure awaits as you explore the magic of pristine cascades and waterfalls on a little-known trail. We'll warm up on a more popular trail, pausing to enjoy smaller cascades before turning onto a less traveled section of the Park. In the winter, we'll enjoy beautiful glimpses of the surrounding mountains, during the spring we'll pause to enjoy our famous wildflower display, summer brings refreshing swimming holes, and in autumn the beauty of changing leaves. This hike is considered moderately adventurous as we gain elevation, climb over downed trees and get our feet wet. **Please note: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require parking tags for any vehicle stopping longer than 15 minutes.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation

Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.

We do not provide transportation. You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Professional Guide

Gratuity for your guide is not included in the cost. Industry standard recommends 15-20%.

Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.

Rain Gear - we do have extra emergency ponchos on hand if needed.

Transportation

Parking Tag not included.

What To Expect

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

On this hike, we'll explore a popular trail, passing several beautiful cascades and views before taking a less traveled trail to view spectacular cascades and falls. We'll learn about this varied forest, enjoy some beautiful old growth trees and in the spring, pause in wonder at the variety of wildflowers. This adventure has some elevation gain before we explore a quieter trail. Be ready to climb over some downed trees and get your feet wet. You'll meet your guide at the Sugarlands Visitors Center where you will follow them in your own vehicle 10 minutes to the trailhead.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Newfound Gap Road

Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

Reviews

4.89

151 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

142

Winter hike
Fearless496920,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Kelly was excellent to spend a snowy morning with hiking. She was informative and fun to be with . Would highly recommend
Smokies Mountains Hike
Yolanda M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did a great hike and our tour person China was awesome! The scenery and the education behind each thing shown was definitely an experience
Great experience!
Shannon L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ken was great and we thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Beautiful landscape to experience and were told so many interesting things by Ken!
Fantastic 5 stars
A8098QRmelindal,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome Sam was fantastic knowledgeable and receptive she told us a lot of history and also about native plants she was extremely patient
We had a great hike with...
Kelle D,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great hike with Andy! He was so knowledgeable about the park, including the history, the plants, the wildlife , and the hiking trails. So glad we did this at the beginning of our visit to the Smoky Mountains.
Great tour!
Rebecca J,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a a good time on our hike. China is a fantastic guide! She is such an enjoyable person and shared a ton of interesting info. We saw several gorgeous waterfalls and fall colors. Even on a day when the weather was "moody," we couldn't have spent our time better.
Fun hike
Frank B,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The nice things about having a guide is the sharing on knowledge. Our guide did just that. It's nice to just hike, but learning things on the way make it better. The hike was mostly gentle. The rough trail, a dried stream, was tricky. But he stopped many times allowing all to catch up.
Down by the River
Cynthia B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a scenic walk on easily navigated ground with minimal physical demands. The guide was knowledgeable and had interesting information to share.
Chimney Top Hike
diwanji,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice hike with informative guide, left 914am ,a bit late, waiting in the parking lot, and then drove ourselves instead of the expected guide operator vehicle to one hiking spot 15 17 minutes away, thus missing the opportunity to enjoy the scenic ride and perhaps further interaction and information from the guide. It may well be better to meet at the hiking trail point, that information could be given the night before the trip, after the cancelation window, and waiting time for the late shows be also restricted. The hike itself was great!
Great Tour Company & Guide! We love a Walk in the Woods!
nicole b,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
China was a fantastic guide! This was our second tour with a Walk in the Woods tour group and we'd gladly book future tours. The tour was well organized and China was a wealth of information regarding both flora and fauna.