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A two-day guided overland loop that moves from river corridors to Wigg Meadow’s 360-degree bald and finishes with a 2.3-mile hike to Falls Branch Falls. Ideal for travelers who want camping and backcountry feel without the navigation work.
A two-day guided overland loop that moves from river corridors to Wigg Meadow’s 360-degree bald and finishes with a 2.3-mile hike to Falls Branch Falls. Ideal for travelers who want camping and backcountry feel without the navigation work.
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Operated by Smoky Mtn Overland · Ocoee, Tennessee
The first morning light pushes through a narrow band of pines as the guide unlocks the roof rack and the convoy rolls off the pavement. You feel the bump of gravel beneath tires and the hush of a forest that seems to hold its breath—this is overland travel in the Smokies: slow, intentional, and always shifting between river flats and alpine bald. By afternoon you’re standing on Wigg Meadow’s grassy sweep with four hundred degrees of view—no city noise, only wind sketching arcs across native grasses and the squat outline of Donley Cabin nearby, a Civil War–era frame that anchors the place in time.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Light-to-moderate fitness; comfortable with short hikes and some elevation gain.
The meeting point is the Dam Deli parking lot; the guide will be in a grey 2001 4Runner—plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
No—this trip is guided and suitable for all fitness levels; guides handle route-finding, cooking, and camp setup.
Yes—two dinners and two breakfasts are included; bring snacks and any special dietary items and note them when booking.
Service animals are allowed; non-service pets should be confirmed with the operator before booking.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
Wading is optional; the waterfall viewpoint is accessible without entering the water, though rocks may be slippery.
Donley Cabin on Wigg Meadow dates to the Civil War era and is one of the visible reminders of 19th-century settlement in the Smokies.
Trips follow Leave No Trace principles; avoid ash/wood fires where restrictions apply and pack out all trash to protect fragile meadow habitats.
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