Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether that means glowing streamside forests, colorful hardwood coves, quiet trails, or higher-elevation views. With an experienced guide, guests can enjoy fall foliage without guessing where to go or fighting only the most crowded roadside stops. This seasonal guided hike blends autumn scenery with natural history, forest ecology, and local insight into one of the most beautiful times of year in the Smokies. Transportation is included with this tour. Pick up from a downtown Gatlinburg hotel or the Sugarlands Visitors Center Best for: Fall visitors, photographers, couples, families, leaf peepers, and guests who want help finding peak Smoky Mountain color. Duration: 3-4 Hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Mileage: Variable | Elevation Change: Variable | Ages: 6+ Meeting Location: Gatlinburg Hotel Pick up or Sugarlands Visitors Center
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
What's not
- Bring 32 oz. of water
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Sugarland's Visitors Center for your hiking tour to experience the wonders of a Smoky Mountain Fall!
Experience the wonders of a Smoky Mountain Fall! Where we go during the tour will depend on where the best Fall color is at the time of your tour. Fall color starts in the high elevations and moves down the mountain. At the beginning of the Fall color season, we will go to places up high. This could include Kuwohi, Newfound Gap, etc. Mid season, we will seek out a mid elevation hike and at the end of the Fall color season, we will hike at low elevations
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet our guests at the Sugarland's Visitors Center in front of the benches by the Flag Pole. If we are picking you up from here, you will need a parking tag.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- A Walk in the Woods
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
How it compares in Gatlinburg
- Its from-price is 218% above the median of the 39 experiences we list in Gatlinburg.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 39.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is a Tennessee mountain town at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with craft studios, scenic drives and Appalachian woods.
Gatlinburg sits in a narrow valley of eastern Tennessee at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Its main street is lined with shops, candy makers, pancake houses and attractions, and an aerial tram climbs to a ski area on the mountain above.
Top-ranked sights in Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Space Needle.
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