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Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains 1

Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains 2

Autumn Colour Quest: Smoky Mountain Autumn Foliage Hike

By A Walk in the Woods

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Overview

Autumn colour in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Autumn Colour Quest is designed to follow the best colour of the day, whether that means glowing streamside forests, colourful 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.

Transport is included with this tour. Pick up from a city centre Gatlinburg hotel or the Sugarlands Visitors Centre

Best for: Autumn visitors, photographers, couples, families, leaf peepers, and guests who want help finding peak Smoky Mountain colour.

Duration: 3-4 Hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Mileage: Variable | Elevation Change: Variable | Ages: 6+

Meeting Location: Gatlinburg Hotel Pick up or Sugarlands Visitors Centre

Activity location

Sugarlands Visitor Center Bus Parking
- 107 Park Headquarters Road
- 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sugarlands Visitor Center Bus Parking
- 107 Park Headquarters Road
- 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

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What's included, what's not

Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Bring 32 oz. of water
Service charge for your guide.
Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.

Know before you book

Travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

Sugarlands Visitors Center

Meet your guide at the Sugarland's Visitors Centre for your hiking tour to experience the wonders of a Smoky Mountain Autumn!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Pass by)

Experience the wonders of a Smoky Mountain Autumn! Where we go during the tour will depend on where the best Autumn colour is at the time of your tour. Autumn colour starts in the high elevations and moves down the mountain. At the beginning of the Autumn colour 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 Autumn colour season, we will hike at low elevations

Location

Activity location

Sugarlands Visitor Center Bus Parking
- 107 Park Headquarters Road
- 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sugarlands Visitor Center Bus Parking
- 107 Park Headquarters Road
- 37738, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

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