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Shining Rock Wilderness

3 days
Start and end in Asheville
4.6
49 traveler reviews
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 8
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Intimately experience the Smokies’ waterfalls, historical sites and scenic drives
  • Camp in beautiful areas that put you right in the best spots of the Smokies

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Asheville - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  2. Day 2 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  3. Day 3 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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4.6
(49 reviews)

Number of tours

180

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

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8 hours

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Customer Reviews

  • Birim
    · July 3rd, 2025
    Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air. Chris, our guide, was well-organized and knowledgeable, keeping the group safe and on track without overdoing it. A memorable trip all around.
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  • Lou
    · August 19th, 2024
    We really enjoyed our hike through the Presidential Range in NH. The trip was well organized and the our guide Sean was excellent! We could not have asked for a better guide. He was very informative on what to expect each day as well as extremely patient with all of us. We learned so much from him as we travelled from mountain to mountain and would highly recommend Sean and Wildland Trekking if considering a hiking trip. Sean - we can't thank you enough for making our hike a such wonderful and memorable experience and one that we will always remember.
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    Ellen

    Asked on October 26th, 2023

    I am an active 62 year old female who will be traveling alone. I don't mind being matched up with another female if necessary to avoid extra expense. How does that work?

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    Single supplement
    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten October 2023

      This is a backpacking tour so there is no single supplement even is the TourRadar site says there is. This trip requires guests to carry all of their gear from camp to camp. Packs weigh about 30lbs. We can pair you with another female solo hiker to avoid the extra single supplement fee.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on August 11th, 2023

    How many miles do u hike in 1 day?

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    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten August 2023

      The group travels 4 to 9 miles per day.

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    Diane

    Asked on May 23rd, 2023

    Are meals provided during the trip?

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    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten May 2023

      All meals and trail snacks are included on this trip starting from breakfast on Day 1, all the way up to lunch on the last day of the trip.

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    Scott

    Asked on January 9th, 2023

    Can I take my dog?

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    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten January 2023

      We are dog lovers, but we only allow registered service animals. Is your dog a service animal that is required because of a disability?

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    Raymond

    Asked on January 21st, 2022

    I was wondering what time as a pickup on the first day. Is it 5AM? Also, is it backpacking tour, where we'll need to carry everything with us? I read the description, and it seems like it is. Sometimes we'll stay in the same place, so the daily packs will be lighter. Please let me know if I'm thinking in the right direction.

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    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten January 2022

      The guide will set the exact departure time for the morning but there is an orientation meeting at 5pm the evening prior. You will carry a full pack into camp and out but have a layover day to do a day hike with a lighter pack.

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      Raymond

      TravelerWritten January 2022

      Quick question: technically we will meet with the group on day 0? If the tour starts on Aug 22, the meeting will be on Aug 21? And if we meet in the evening, where will we spend a night?

    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten January 2022

      The orientation meeting would be at 5pm on Aug 21st at the Holiday Inn in downtown Asheville. You'd want to book somewhere to stay for the evening of Aug 21st. The Holiday Inn is a good option because you'd need to be there anyway for orientation, plus we have a discount there if you mention you're a Wildland guest.

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      Raymond

      TravelerWritten January 2022

      It says that the tour lasts for 4 days and ends on Aug 25. But you're saying it ends on 24th. I'm a little confused here.

    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten January 2022

      As of October 2021, the Shining Rock Wilderness trip has become a 3-day trip instead of a 4-day trip due to trail washouts caused by hurricane flooding.

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