Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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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.
Departure Point
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require parking passes for any vehicle stopping longer than 15 minutes.
**NOTE: You will follow the guide in your own vehicle to the trailhead.**
Return Details
Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
You will finish the tour at the trailhead where you are free to go from there.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, United States 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 NOC in downtown Gatlinburg where you will follow them in your own vehicle 10 minutes to the trailhead. 180 minutes
Newfound Gap Road, Tennessee, United States Newfound Gap Road has many scenic vistas and points of interest.
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
This tour requires a 2 person minimum to operate. If you are traveling solo, you may join into an existing tour or pay the 2 person rate.
We do not provide transportation. You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Micah_A
17 May 2025
It was very enjoyable, lots to see and the guide Luci was super knowledgeable about the area and we even got to eat some of the plants on the trail !
Jennifer_A
25 Apr 2025
I can’t recommend the Thundering Cascades and Falls tour with Walk in the Woods highly enough—and having China as our guide made it absolutely unforgettable. From the start at Sugarlands Visitor Center to the quieter, less-traveled trails, this hike was a perfect mix of scenic beauty and discovery.
China was incredible. Her knowledge of the Smokies was deep, but it was her curiosity and enthusiasm that made the day truly special. We were hoping to spot salamanders, and she was all in—carefully lifting rocks, gently searching along stream edges, and pointing out snails, millipedes, and anything else she could find. Every small discovery was met with such joy, it was impossible not to feel that same wonder.
As a photographer, I tend to stop often, and China was incredibly patient, always making sure I had time to get the shot without ever feeling rushed. Her energy, care, and genuine love for the natural world made this tour stand out. If you have the chance to hike with her—take it!
Carlos P
18 Apr 2025
Deb was very informative and catered the experience to how we wanted our experience to be. She was very caring of preserving the naturality of the Smokey's. Beautiful sceneries.
This tour in
Gatlinburg
is organized by
A Walk in the Woods
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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