Embark on a full-day adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail to Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover the history, nature, and stunning views of the Southern Appalachians.
Embark on a full-day adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail to Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover the history, nature, and stunning views of the Southern Appalachians.
- Newfound Gap Parking Area - Situated along a segment of the Appalachian Trail, the Charlies Bunion trail features some of the park’s most rugged cliffs and ravines. While this trail is popular with day hikers, Smoky Mountain Guides offer participants the chance to explore less-traveled areas. Early settlers from North Carolina traversed this…
- Newfound Gap Parking Area - Situated along a segment of the Appalachian Trail, the Charlies Bunion trail features some of the park’s most rugged cliffs and ravines. While this trail is popular with day hikers, Smoky Mountain Guides offer participants the chance to explore less-traveled areas. Early settlers from North Carolina traversed this region to establish their homesteads in Porters’ flats. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Mount LeConte, the Ocunaluftee watershed, and the Sawteeth Ridge of the Appalachian Trail. Discover the Spruce-Fir tree, native to the Southern Appalachian High Country, and relish the refreshing mountain air on one of the park’s most exposed sections. Learn the story behind the bunion’s name and how both natural and human influences have shaped the raw beauty known as the Charlies Bunion hike.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Parking Pass- available through GSMNP starting at $5
- Lunch
- Parking Pass- available through GSMNP starting at $5
- Lunch
Join a well-versed guide on a trek down the renowned Appalachian Trail where you’ll be treated to a spectacular view in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you travel, you’ll gain insights about the early mountain dwellers, the diverse plant and animal life of the Southern Appalachians, and the establishment of the nation’s most frequented national park.
- GSMNP Parking Pass Required
Join a well-versed guide on a trek down the renowned Appalachian Trail where you’ll be treated to a spectacular view in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you travel, you’ll gain insights about the early mountain dwellers, the diverse plant and animal life of the Southern Appalachians, and the establishment of the nation’s most frequented national park.
- GSMNP Parking Pass Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
