Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest

5.0 (8 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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5.0

Fun for all ages — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Beautiful Waterfall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested trail, and a beautiful waterfall while revealing the quieter beauty of the Big Creek area.

This guided hike combines water, forest scenery, natural history, and traces of the region’s past. It is a strong choice for guests who want cascades and waterfalls but also want to explore beyond the most crowded destinations.

Best for: Waterfall lovers, moderate hikers, photographers, Big Creek visitors, and guests looking for a quieter Smoky Mountain hike.

Duration: 4.5 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Mileage: 4.5 | Elevation Change: 500' | Ages: All

Meeting Location: Big Creek Ranger Station

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: A Walk in the Woods

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Snacks: peanut butter crackers, trail mix
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Transportation
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Bottled water: Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
Not included: Parking Tag not included.

Itinerary

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4 hours

You will get to hike deep into the forest along a beautiful mountain stream

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be wearing an A Walk in the Woods t-shirt.

**This area was affected by Hurricane Helene. Please allow extra time to get to the meeting location for potential travel delays**

End point

Your guide will be wearing an A Walk in the Woods t-shirt.

**This area was affected by Hurricane Helene. Please allow extra time to get to the meeting location for potential travel delays**

Using your ticket

You can purchase your daily or weekly parking pass here: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP2510..***(Please follow driving directions. GPS is not accurate.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers 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.
Parking Passes are not included, but required. Contact our office. [email protected]