About Hike the Smokys
Hike the Smokys is a licensed guide service offering personalized hiking and kayaking adventures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Licensed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, the company provides small-group guided excursions to waterfalls, historic sites, and scenic viewpoints that most visitors never find on their own. Based in the Gatlinburg area, they serve singles, couples, families, and groups year-round.
Guided hikes cover a range of difficulty levels, from easy waterfall walks to challenging summit climbs along the Appalachian Trail. Their kayak adventures take guests to calm mountain lakes and rivers where they paddle among otters, blue herons, and eagles while the guide shares local history and wildlife knowledge. All guides are licensed professionals who double as photographers, capturing the experience so guests can stay in the moment.
What makes Hike the Smokys stand out is the personal, off-the-beaten-path approach — instead of crowded trailheads, guides take guests to hidden gems and lesser-known routes within the park. The combination of hiking and kayaking options under one outfitter gives visitors flexibility to mix land and water adventures in a single trip, and the photography component means everyone goes home with professional-quality images of the experience.
