Category Hiking & Trekking

Tennessee · HIKING & TREKKING

Top 13 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Nashville

13 tours

Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour - A 3-Hour Hike That Mixes Famous Views With a Quieter Side Route

1.Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77Our pick

Small-group Smokies hike from Sugarlands to Chimney Tops, with cascades, ecosystem lessons, and wet-foot waterfalls. Snacks and guide.

“We had an amazing time exploring the beautiful trails and sampling the delicious flavors of nature's candy! Our tour guide, Chini, was absolutely wonderful - her knowledge and enthusiasm were contagious! If you're planning a trip and looking for a great guide, I highly recommend Chini! Just a heads up, the terrain can be a bit challenging, so make sure you're prepared for some steps and hills. We loved every moment. Enjoy it’s very worth it.”

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Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour with Brewery Stop from Nashville

Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour with Brewery Stop from Nashville - Duck and Little Duck River Hikes: How the Water View Works

2.Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour with Brewery Stop from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

A small-group hike from Nashville hitting up to four waterfalls, plus a brewery stop with water, snacks, and one included drink.

“We had a great time on our hiking excursion in Nashville. The trip was very well organized and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The hike and waterfalls themselves were beautiful and a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend!”

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Appalachian Waterfalls Hike

Appalachian Waterfalls Hike - A Gentle Waterfall Walk With Built-In Comfort

4.Appalachian Waterfalls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $240

A half-day guided hike in the Great Smoky Mountains with gentle footing, quieter waterfalls, and small-group comfort for all skill levels.

“Our guides were amazing. Very knowledgeable and made the trip a wonderful experience. We went at our own pace and they offered different options to us. They had snacks and water for us halfway through the hike. Our girls 12, 13, 14 loved it as well!”

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Clingmans Dome Hike

Clingmans Dome Hike - Private group hike: the pace is the point

5.Clingmans Dome Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $240

Private hike to Clingmans Dome with 360 views, crowd-skirting trails, and guide-led stories on high-elevation Smokies ecology.

“Wes and his coworker Wes were the best! They have lived in these mountains all their lives and are founts of Smokey Mountain information! Great with young people, kids, and adults alike. They are engaging and fun. They know the secret back trails where there aren't crowds. Highly recommend this hike!”

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Nashville: Waterfall Wonders Guided Hiking Tour

Nashville: Waterfall Wonders Guided Hiking Tour - The Gray Sprinter Van rhythm: leaving Omni Nashville and keeping the day easy

6.Waterfall Wonders Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Guided half-day hike from Nashville to Old Stone Fort, a waterfall swimming hole, and an end-of-trip brewery stop. Small group, lunch included.

“Jacob was our guide and he was PHENOMENAL! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire group was full of interesting people and we had a great time!”

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Clear Creek Falls Hike

Clear Creek Falls Hike - 4.5 hours in the Smokies: how the time adds up

7.Clear Creek Falls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Clear Creek Falls hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a naturalist guide, small group size, and included snacks. About 4.5 hours.

“The experience was like no other. They water was moving and the white water was butiful. Our guide was awesome. Would use him again. We will come back again.”

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Mountaineer’s Way Hike in the Smokies

Mountaineer's Way Hike in the Smokies - History on the trail: settlers, Native land use, and the physical clues

8.Mountaineer’s Way Hike in the Smokies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

3-hour Porters Creek Trail hike in Gatlinburg with guide Wes, local history, wildlife, and snacks. Small group up to 6.

“We had the BEST time hiking in the Smoky Mountains with our guide, Wes! He struck the perfect balance of being informative and funny—sharing so much knowledge about the history, wildlife, and hidden details of the trails, while keeping everyone laughing along the way. The hike itself was beautiful, but Wes really made the experience unforgettable. He made sure the pace was comfortable, answered all our questions, and pointed out things we never would have noticed on our own. Wes took great care in providing hearty snacks that we all enjoyed!! If you’re looking for a hike that’s not only scenic but also fun and engaging, ask for Wes—you won’t…”

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Full Day Hike to Charlies Bunion on the Appalachian Trail

Full Day Hike to Charlies Bunion on the Appalachian Trail - Getting There: The 8:00 AM Start From 1011 Banner Rd

Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike - Stop 1: Great Smoky Mountains National Park for about two hours

10.Stroll Back in Time Smokies History Streams and Forest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

A short, guided Smokies hike from the Greenbrier entrance, with included snacks and history stories, built for rain or shine.

“An educational and enjoyable experience on a rainy day in Gatlinburg. Our cheerful and friendly trail guide, Luci, was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I highly recommend her! The trail is relatively easy with some inclines.”

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Amish Community Visit:swimming, Hiking , lite lunch, Winetasting


11.Amish Community Visit:swimming, Hiking , lite lunch, Winetasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $123

A 5-hour Amish wine day trip from Delano, TN with a farm picnic, John Muir Trail hike on the Hiwassee River, and Morris Vineyard tastings.

“This adventure was suppose to be the highlight of our trip. It ended up a big disappointment! What we got for $153 per person, we could have done on our own. As written, it sounds like you’re going to spend a nice amount of time with the ARead more”

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Tennessee Fall Colors Hiking Tour

Tennessee Fall Colors Hiking Tour - Stop 1, Great Stone Door: Overlook Views Plus a Beginner-Med Traill

12.Tennessee Fall Colors Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $159

A small-group Nashville day trip for fall views, Great Stone Door and Greeter Falls, plus lunch at Common John Brewing Co.

“Fantastic day! The fall colours were breathtaking. Our guide Jordan was professional, super friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend Cumberland Kayak tours and look forward to the next visit! Thank you 😊”

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Unplugged Waterfall Hike in the Smokies

Unplugged Waterfall Hike in the Smokies - Meeting at Tremont and Getting Off the Busy Path

13.Unplugged Waterfall Hike in the Smokies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $240

Unplug and hike 3 miles past Smokies waterfalls with Scott Colby. Gratitude games with The Grateful Deck, snacks included.

“My two best friends and I were on a much needed girls weekend trip to the Smoky Mountains and booked Scott's gratitude hike on a whim.......and boy oh boy are we grateful we did. We had a fantastic weekend but this hike was probably our favorite part of the trip. We'vRead more”

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