Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tours & Activities

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Wildlife

Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains

Price: From $170.00

4.5 rating • 11 reviews

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Meet at 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Fall color routes vary by week; confirm conditions when booking.

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Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains

Overview

Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains is a guided hiking outing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee centered on High-Elevation Overlooks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes High-Elevation Overlooks and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The experience emphasizes Seasonal fall color tour in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Flexible routing based on current leaf peak locations, and Naturalist guides tracking weekly color progression. Scheduled stops include Gatlinburg, High-Elevation Overlooks, Guided Fall Color Hike, and Scenic Mountain Views. Landmarks referenced in the route include Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The route combines landscape features and scenic viewpoints and destination interpretation throughout the route. The outing typically lasts 4 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as on-foot trail travel with route pacing matched to the destination.

Highlights

  • Easy to moderate guided hiking included
  • Seasonal fall color tour in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Photography stops at high-elevation overlooks
  • Flexible routing based on current leaf peak locations
  • Naturalist guides tracking weekly color progression

What’s included

  • Professional naturalist guide
  • Van transport to color locations
  • Trail snacks

Itinerary

Stop

Gatlinburg

15 minutes

Visit Gatlinburg during the 15 minutes stop.

Stop

High-Elevation Overlooks

1 hour

Drive to ridge-top overlooks showing peak or near-peak autumn color.

Stop

Guided Fall Color Hike

1 hour 30 minutes

Easy to moderate hike through cove hardwoods at the best color elevation.

Stop

Scenic Mountain Views

30 minutes

Visit Scenic Mountain Views during the 30 minutes stop.

FAQs

How long is the Fall Color Tour in the Smoky Mountains?

The planned duration is 4 hours.

Where does the tour depart from near Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Meet at 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Fall color routes vary by week; confirm conditions when booking.

Additional info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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