4-day hike from Clingman’s Dome, Smoky Mountains

Join one of the AMGA-certified guides on our team for this 4-day hiking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains. Start at Clingman's Dome, its highest point!

Group

Appalachians

4 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Reach the highest point of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Enjoy four days of breathtaking views and great hiking.
Explore the most amazing spots of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Description

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. This 4-day hiking adventure takes you from its highest point to its most beautiful spots. Join us and live an unforgettable outdoor experience!

Encompassing 522,419 acres, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States. With its impressive peaks, amazing old growth forests and a rich wildlife, it offers stunning landscapes to discover.

This hiking adventure begins at Clingman’s Dome (6,643 ft.), the highest point in the Park, Clingman’s Dome. Over four days we will hike in this amazing area, crossing its most stunning spots such as Andrews Bald, Forney Creek, Noland Creek and Deep Creek. We will explore multiple ecosystems with a fascinating geologic past!

For this trip you need to be at least an intermediate hiker and to have a good fitness level. Be prepared to hike several hours per day!

So, if you want to experience the North Carolina Appalachian wilderness, please contact us! This 4-day hiking trip has it all: fantastic views, amazing historic sites and plunging waterfalls!

And if you are looking for day adventures, check out our Alum Cave and our Courthouse Rock Trail tours.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Clingman's Dome - Andrews Bald - Forney Creek

After enjoying some amazing views from Clingman’s Dome, we start the hiking adventure. The first stop is Andrews Bald. From there we hike to the headwaters of Forney Creek. 2-hour drive from Asheville / Hiking mileage 8.5 miles / Elevation loss 3500 ft.

Day 2: Forney Creek - Noland Creek

We hike down Forney Creek towards the historic site of the Bee Gum Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. After lunch, a second hike will get us to the next camp, next to the shores of Noland Creek. Hiking Mileage 9.5 miles / Elevation loss 400/2100/1550 ft.

Day 3: Noland Creek - Deep Creek

Hike up to Noland Creek, crossing the Mill Creek School, the historical park boundary, and abandoned logging areas. After lunch, we’ll continue to our third and final night’s camp in the scenic valley of Deep Creek. Hiking Mileage: 8.4 miles / Elevation loss: 1700/1850 ft.

Day 4: End of the adventure

We’ll hike down on one of the first trails of the park, through an intensely diverse forest with beautiful waterfalls. Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles / Elevation Loss: 600 ft / 1.5-hour drive to Asheville

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Old Creek Lodge Gatlinburg USA

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Greystone Lodge On the River Gatlinburg USA

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Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg Gatlinburg USA

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About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

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What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides

David

Great guides and great snow!

Peggy

Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

Phillip

Guide cancelled within 48 hrs and I was unable to find someone else and so far I’ve not been refunded. Put a small dent in my otherwise great trip to Revelstoke.

Lucie

All perfect

Amanda

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!