60+ to book • 2 Days • Womens Only • Great Smoky Mountains • Up to 7 People
Slow-paced, women-only backpacking for hikers 60+ in the Great Smoky Mountains—two days of waterfall trails, small groups, and backcountry basics. Perfect for first-time overnight hikers who want supportive guidance and scenic camp nights.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days / 1 Night
Fitness Level
Suitable for hikers with light to moderate endurance who can comfortably walk 2–3 miles with a daypack; some balance and joint stability required.
Wildlife
History
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934 and protects one of the most diverse temperate forests in North America.
Conservation
Small-group sizes and Leave No Trace practices are emphasized to protect fragile soils, native understory plants, and sensitive salamander habitat.
Happy Hiking Company
60+ to book • 2 Days • Womens Only • Great Smoky Mountains • Up to 7 People
Happy Hiking Company is a guided outdoor experiences provider that operates group backpacking and outdoor classes in the eastern United States. The company designs small-group trips and one-night backpacking tours that introduce participants to local trails, scenic viewpoints, and outdoor skills appropriate for day-into-overnight outings.
Main offerings include the Grayson Highlands 1 Night Backpacking Tour with Wild Ponies, a two-day backpacking route featuring highland vistas and wild pony sightings; the 1 Night Womens Only Roan Mountain Backpacking Trip, a two-day women-focused hike that emphasizes camaraderie and scenic ridge-top hiking; and Yoga in the Park, a beginner-friendly morning yoga flow held in the Cavalry Monument meadow at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Happy Hiking Company provides clear trip summaries, scheduled start and end times, and location details to help participants prepare.
The organization emphasizes accessible outdoor experiences by offering beginner-friendly yoga and multi-day backpacking options that suit a range of fitness levels. All trip descriptions specify duration and setting so clients can make informed choices. Participants register for specific trips by name and can select experiences that match their interests, whether wildlife viewing, ridge hiking, or an outdoor yoga session. For people searching for short backpacking tours, women-only hiking trips, or local outdoor yoga classes, Happy Hiking Company’s published trip listings present direct, factual information about routes, timing, and what to expect.
The business lists each itinerary with clear meeting locations, approximate mileage, gear suggestions, and a schedule so prospective participants can evaluate difficulty and logistics before booking chosen outdoor experience.
Tours Offered
3
Backpacking and yoga options
Backpacking Routes
Grayson & Roan
One-night backpacking tours
Women-Only Trip
Available
Women-only Roan Mountain trip
Park Yoga
Guilford Courthouse
Beginner-friendly morning flow
Find dates for the Grayson Highlands wild pony backpacking tour, the women-only Roan Mountain trip, or the Yoga in the Park morning flow and check availability.
Use trekking poles
Poles reduce knee strain on wet, rooty trail sections and improve balance on stream crossings.
Water treatment
Bring a lightweight filter or chemical treatment—stream water is plentiful but should be treated before drinking.
Pace early and rest
Start each day at an easy pace and take regular rest breaks to keep the group together and comfortable.
Footwear traction
Wear boots with deep lugs; wet rocks and roots are common near waterfalls and campsites.
Daypack (30–40L)
Holds your overnight layers, water, and personal items while keeping carried weight modest.
Trekking poles
Offer stability on wet roots and reduce impact on knees during descents.
Warm sleeping bag (rated to ~20°F)
Insulates against cool mountain nights; choose a compact, comfortable bag.
fall
Personal water filter or treatment
Allows safe use of clear park streams found along the route.