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Smokies Waterfall Hike 4.5 hr
GoodTop 18% in Knoxville
8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Knoxville
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Updated October 31, 2026
Hike 4.5 miles through Big Creek’s forest and whitewater cascades to a beautiful waterfall on a guided Smokies outing.
About this tour
Trade the busiest Smoky Mountain trails for the quieter waters and forest of Big Creek. On this guided Smokies waterfall hike, follow brilliant mountain streams past whitewater cascades and through woodland to a beautiful waterfall, with a professional guide sharing natural history and traces of the region’s past along the way.
The 4.5-hour outing covers about 4.5 miles with roughly 500 feet of elevation change. It’s a rewarding choice for waterfall lovers, photographers, and hikers seeking a moderate walk beyond the most crowded park corridors. Peanut butter crackers and trail mix are provided; bring plenty of water, and note that lunch, drinks, transportation, and the required parking pass are not included. The tour runs rain or shine, but road closures or other events may require an itinerary change. At least two travelers are needed for the tour to operate.
Meet your guide at Big Creek Ranger Station, where they’ll be wearing an A Walk in the Woods T-shirt. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point due to possible travel delays in the area affected by Hurricane Helene. Choose this Smokies waterfall hike for a refreshing day among cascades, forest, and mountain scenery.
Highlights
- Follow mountain water past whitewater cascades and forested trails
- Admire a beautiful waterfall in the quieter Big Creek area
- Learn about the region’s natural history and past with a professional guide
- Explore a wilder side of the Smokies beyond the busiest park corridors
What's included
Included
- All fees and taxes
- Peanut butter crackers and trail mix
- Professional guide
Not included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Drinks; bring plenty of water
- Parking tag or pass
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5.00 / 5 · 8 reviews
Important information
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
- The tour operates rain or shine; the itinerary may change due to road closures or other events
- A parking pass is required and not included; contact [email protected]
- Allow extra travel time to the meeting location due to potential delays in the area affected by Hurricane Helene
- Meet at Big Creek Ranger Station; look for a guide wearing an A Walk in the Woods T-shirt
Frequently asked questions
How long is the hike?
The tour lasts 4.5 hours and covers about 4.5 miles, with approximately 500 feet of elevation change.
How difficult is the hike?
The hike is rated moderate, and travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
What should I bring?
Bring plenty of water. A parking pass is required and is not included.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
The tour operates rain or shine, though the itinerary may change because of road closures or other events.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Big Creek Ranger Station and look for a guide wearing an A Walk in the Woods T-shirt. Allow extra travel time for possible delays in the area affected by Hurricane Helene.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 18% in Knoxville means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Knoxville by this score.
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