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Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 28% in Gatlinburg

175 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Gatlinburg
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow streams and waterfalls on a guided Smoky Mountain hike, with a naturalist guide, forest scenery, and a moderate 2.5-mile route.

About this tour

Follow the sound of rushing water into a lush corner of the Smokies on this guided waterfall hike. Over three hours, explore forest trails lined with streams, mossy rocks, and cascades, with an experienced naturalist bringing the landscape to life.

The moderate route covers about 2.5 miles and gains 900 feet in elevation. Along the way, your guide may point out wildflowers, salamanders, forest plants, and other details that are easy to miss on your own. Snacks and a professional guide are included, making this a refreshing way to experience the mountains without setting aside a full day. The tour is suitable for ages 8 and older; participants should be comfortable with uneven ground, downed trees, and climbing elevation.

Your group follows the guide to the trailhead in its own vehicle, and a park parking pass is required for stops longer than 15 minutes. The tour runs rain or shine, with route changes possible if roads close. Choose this Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike for a closer look at the region’s cool, water-shaped scenery.

Highlights

  • Follow rushing water through lush Smoky Mountain forest
  • Admire waterfalls, streams, mossy rocks, and cool trails
  • Spot wildflowers, salamanders, and forest plants with a naturalist guide
  • Enjoy a moderate 2.5-mile hike with 900 feet of elevation change

What's included

Included

  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Guide gratuity; 15–20% is recommended
  • Drinks; bring plenty of water
  • Rain gear; emergency ponchos are available if needed
  • Transportation to the trailhead
  • Parking tag

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Important information

  • Ages 8 and older
  • Moderate fitness required; expect uneven surfaces, downed trees, and elevation gain
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health
  • You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle; transportation is not provided
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  • A Great Smoky Mountains National Park parking pass is required for vehicles parked longer than 15 minutes
  • The tour requires at least 2 participants and operates rain or shine
  • The route may change due to road closures or other circumstances

Frequently asked questions

How long is the hike?

The guided hike lasts about 3 hours and covers approximately 2.5 miles with 900 feet of elevation change.

What fitness level is required?

A moderate fitness level is recommended. The route includes uneven surfaces, downed trees, and elevation gain.

Is transportation to the trailhead included?

No. You will follow the guide to the trailhead in your own vehicle.

Is a parking pass required?

Yes. A Great Smoky Mountains National Park parking pass is required for vehicles parked longer than 15 minutes.

Does the tour run in the rain?

Yes. The tour operates rain or shine, though the route may change because of road closures or other circumstances.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 175 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Gatlinburg
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 28% in Gatlinburg means it ranks in the top 28% of tours in Gatlinburg by this score.

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