Great Smoky Mountains 2

Hosted By: Elizabeth City State University

Trip Length Multi-day Trip
Activity Type Hiking
Activity Level Difficult

Trip Date Sept 6, 2023

Meet-Up Time Lurom

Meet-Up Location Lurom

This 4-day adventure brings you face to face with the many facets hesteads. Trees tower above the forest floor and waterfalls cascade down lush hillsides. We hike the park’s most beloved paths–including the iconic Appalachian Trail–and explore moonshine caves and old Civil War roads. For thrills, we raft down the rollicking Class II and III rapids of the Nantahala River and soar high above the forest floor on a mountaintop zip line tour.

Departure

Details

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be capable of hiking 5-8 hours each day (up to 11 miles) with as much as 3,000' elevation gain and loss. Zip-lining is suitable for beginners. Weight ranges for zip-lining are 60 pounds minimum and 250 pounds maximum. Rafting is suitable for beginners although comfort in/around water is recommended. Rafting is on rapids classified II-IV whitewater. All rafting gear, including wetsuits, is provided.

  • Hiking
  • Rafting
  • Zip-lining

Itenerary

DAY 1

Welcome to Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Meet your guides and fellow traveling companions this the enjoy a barbecue dinner around a roaring campfire. All meals included.

Hiking: 5.4 miles, Elevation gain/loss: +800'/-800'; Transfers: 1.5 hours

Gear List


REI members can shop for gently used gear online or at most REI stores. Members can also trade in pre-loved used gear online or at any REI store in exchange for REI gift card credit. Check out Re/Supp

Provided by you (Required)

  • Camp Towel
  • Day Pack (21L-35L)
  • Flashlight or Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)
  • Rain Pants (Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)

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  • Hiking Shoes
  • Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)
  • Rain Pants (Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)

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