Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike

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Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether that means glowing streamside forests, colorful 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.

Transportation is included with this tour. Pick up from a downtown Gatlinburg hotel or the Sugarlands Visitors Center

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

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

Meeting Location: Gatlinburg Hotel Pick up or Sugarlands Visitors Center

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
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 (8–17 years) · Adults (18–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: Bring 32 oz. of water
Not included: Gratuity for your guide.
Not included: Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.

Itinerary

Sugarlands Visitors Center

15 min

Meet your guide at the Sugarland's Visitors Center for your hiking tour to experience the wonders of a Smoky Mountain Fall!
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet our guests at the Sugarland's Visitors Center in front of the benches by the Flag Pole. If we are picking you up from here, you will need a parking tag.

End point

We meet our guests at the Sugarland's Visitors Center in front of the benches by the Flag Pole. If we are picking you up from here, you will need a parking tag.

Pickup points

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Gatlinburg Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown
Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN
Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg on the River
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River
East Side Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg at Convention Center
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Mountain Heritage Inn
Gatlinburg Village Motel
Le Conte View Motel

and 43 more pickup points

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.