Discover the Smoky Mountains with personalized, expert-guided hikes tailored to your interests. Experience breathtaking viewpoints, wildlife, and local stories in an unforgettable adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3-4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness required, suitable for most hikers with some experience
Wildlife
History
The Great Smoky Mountains became a national park in 1934, preserving centuries of Appalachian wilderness and history.
Conservation
Smoky Mountain Guides emphasizes low-impact practices, helping to maintain the park's fragile ecosystems and promote sustainable tourism.
Smoky Mountain Guides
Discover the Smoky Mountains with personalized, expert-guided hikes tailored to your interests. Experience breathtaking viewpoints, wildlife, and local stories in an unforgettable adventure.
Smoky Mountain Guides is a Gatlinburg, Tennessee outfitter offering guided adventures in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The company provides a range of experiences including auto tours, guided hikes, fly fishing, backpacking, seasonal leaf tours, night wildlife walks, and wedding shuttle service. Tours listed include Mountains and Moonshine, the "Classic" National Park Tour, The Mountaineers Way, Fly Fishing Trips, Leaf Chaser Tour, A Smoky Mountain summer night, Logging in the Smokies, Wedding Shuttle, Backpacking, and the Family Fun nature scavenger hunt.
Guides lead trips in high-top executive vans and on foot, tailoring routes to appeal to photographers, families, anglers, and hikers. Fly fishing options are available as half-, full- or multi-day trips with personalized instruction. The Wedding Shuttle uses a 14-passenger van to transport wedding parties and guests. Backpacking trips are offered for one to three nights with guided support. Seasonal experiences focus on fall foliage from late September through mid-November and on nocturnal wildlife in summer evenings.
Smoky Mountain Guides emphasizes local knowledge, safety, and accessible storytelling about park history, moonshine heritage, logging sites, and early settler life. Tours visit notable park sites such as Newfound Gap, the Appalachian Trail, Greenbrier, and Sugarland’s Distilling Company for tastings where included. Reservations, trip details, duration, and group size information are available through the company. All descriptions here are based on provided trip summaries and factual offerings.
Full schedules, pricing, accessibility details, and cancellation policies are available from Smoky Mountain Guides through the company's booking channels, including phone and email.
Tours Offered
11 tours
A variety of guided experiences available
Location
Gatlinburg, TN
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Shuttle Capacity
14-passenger
Wedding shuttle uses a 14-passenger van
Trip Styles
Auto, Hike, Fish, Backpack
Options for photographers and families
Reserve guided auto tours, hikes, fly fishing, backpacking or a 14-passenger wedding shuttle — book early for peak leaf season (late September–mid-November).
Dress in layers
Weather in the mountains can change rapidly; wear moisture-wicking layers to stay comfortable.
Stay on marked trails
To protect the delicate environment and ensure safety, stick to established paths.
Bring water and snacks
Hydrate regularly and keep energy up with light snacks during your hike.
Check weather forecast
Review the forecast before heading out to avoid severe weather surprises.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides support and traction on uneven mountain trails.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layered clothing to handle changing mountain weather conditions.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Backpack with essentials
Carry water, snacks, a map, and layers for comfort and safety.
Camera or binoculars
Capture scenic views and observe wildlife during the trip.