Fontana Lake Full-Day Paddle

Island lunch, the Appalachian Trail, and the tallest dam in the East.

Duration: ~10 hours (6–8 on water & trail)
Difficulty: Moderate
Departs: Gatlinburg, TN

Overview

Fully immersed inside the Great Smoky Mountains, with ample time to get out of our boats and explore fascinating history and flora on short hikes.

Enjoy a mountain-style lunch from your guide on an island, walk a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, and visit Fontana Dam, the highest dam east of the Mississippi River.

Highlights

Island lunch from your guide
Appalachian Trail walk
Fontana Dam
Remote lake shoreline

Pricing

1 person: $380
Group of 2: $205 each
Group of 3+: $150 each

Included

Professional, certified local guide
Mountain-style lunch
All equipment & PFDs

Before you go

After booking you’ll receive preparation guidance, a packing list, and meeting instructions. All participants sign a waiver, and multi-day guests complete a short registration and health form.

Read our trip-planning guide

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