Appalachian Trail: 3-Day

Overview

From high peaks to low valleys, the Appalachian Trail promises adventure and stories. Each night we stay in backcountry shelters and experience a small portion of what thru-hikers live in the first month of their 2,168-mile journey to Katahdin, Maine.

The trip begins in Gatlinburg with a pre-trip orientation and pack-up before we shuttle to Newfound Gap and step onto the A.T.

Highlights

• Newfound Gap start
• Ridgeline views at 5,000 ft
• Communal A.T. shelters
• Remote sections of the park

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1

   Newfound Gap to Icewater Spring or Pecks Corner

   Orientation in Gatlinburg, shuttle to Newfound Gap, and a scenic start north on the A.T. at 5,000 ft. 3–11 miles.

2. Day 2

   On to Tri-Corner Knob shelter

   After a filling breakfast, settle into the rhythm of trail life through one of the most remote sections of the park. 6–12 miles.

3. Day 3

   Hike out

   A final morning on the ridge before descending to our pickup point and shuttle back to Gatlinburg. 6–10 miles.

Routes and statistics may vary with backcountry site availability and weather.