Enjoy one of our favorite sections of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on this 3 day, 2 night backpacking trip! This hike is a loop of about 16 miles, with a gentle uphill for the first half and gently downhill for the second half. The terrain is generally smooth and well-graded, with wide gravel paths in some areas and short sections of narrow non-technical trail. You'll see 3 beautiful waterfalls and will hike creekside for most of the trip. This itinerary is planned to have lower mileage and a pace designed to accommodate a wide variety of fitness levels, leaving plenty of time to take in the incredible scenery and look for spring ephemeral wildflowers. This trip is designed for women over the age of 60. It is the ideal first backpacking trip, or an opportunity for more experienced backpackers to find a community of fellow outdoors women.

For more information or to register for this trip, check out our website: https://blueridgehikingco.com/overnights/womens60_july2021