Appalachian Trail Adventure
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4 Ratings
Gatlinburg
Explore Anakeesta Ridge on the Appalachian Trail. Discover ancient forests, stunning vistas, and unique wildlife with expert guides. Book your adventure today!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Charlies Bunion - A great lookout point off of the Appalachian Trail.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

All participants will be required to bring a mask for the duration of the tour. Please bring your own masks and hand sanitizer as we will have a limited supply for those who forget. You will also be asked to sign an acknowledgement of risks and report any illness within 14 days of tour. Travel a segment of one of the most famous trails in the world to one of the Park’s most unique geological formations, Anakeesta ridge. Walk between the trees, through a thick forest of ancient, scented spruce and fir, past incredible vistas. During your tour, visit an Appalachian Trail shelter and climb up to a hidden, high mountain meadow that gives the viewer a 360 degree view of the sea of mountains that make up the Park. In addition, you will learn about this Boreal forest and the unique plants and animals that call it home. For your safety and peace of mind, your guides are certified as Wilderness First Responders and in non lethal bear aversion techniques.

  • 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.
Location
Sugarlands Visitor Center Bus Parking
Park Headquarters Road
We meet our guests at the Sugarland's Visitors Center in front of the benches by the Flag Pole. You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Juliebb1972
Aug 13, 2022
A must see at least once in your life! - This is a sight to see. But be aware it is a ton of walking! Rope bridges, stairs upon stairs. It is just amazing how this is built in a mountain side. It’s so beautiful. We didn’t do the activities but I’m sure they are A+ It’s all extraordinary! We love the chairlift ride up & down. But you can take a gondola or a truck up the road. Also 3 or 4 restaurants up there. It really is great. It is pricey but how else do you pay for such a marvel in the mountain!
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Stan
May 15, 2021
A nice time for a day. - First it is well worth the extra for the Express pass. The chair lift to the top was very slow with a lot of stop and starts due to elderly people getting off and on. The gondola line was very long but may be worth the wait if you have little ones that are unruly. The zip line was fine. The guides were fun and encouraging. I didn't want to, but they were good about coaxing me and my wife. We did the tree top walk, and that was good too.
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Foolslady
Jul 17, 2022
Tourist trap - Husband was in a wheelchair due to a foot injury, waited in a line for more than an hour for a chondala to come down the mountain so we could get to the top (only had two running, one came every 30 minutes), came with our adult children and our grandchildren (age 2, 8). After finally getting to the top , where it was unbearable hot, found that the place they claim is terrific for families, and all handicap accesible clearly is not, our 2 year old grandson was not permitted to enter play area, said he was too small, but offered us to allow in a pretty coy pond? Pushing a wheel chair up the hills there is next to impossible, lunch for 2 people $58.00, was some bbq brisket, 2 drinks, and macaroni & cheese. Our oldest daughter had a heat stroke and required medical attention. It basically is a place to ride up a mountain, drink all day, and listen to some music
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