Mountains & Moonshine

Historic high peaks and the colorful history of mountain moonshine.

Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Departs: Gatlinburg, TN

Overview

Learn why moonshine was not only a cat-and-mouse adrenaline rush between maker and the feds, but a way for families in a poor mountain community to buy school books and feed their children. Points of interest most locals don’t even know about.

We climb from 1,200 to 5,046 feet with multiple photography stops, visit the dedication spot of the National Park, then end at Sugarlands Distilling Company, where you can enjoy a taste of the moonshine that provided a way of life years ago.

Highlights

Valleys to 5,046 ft peaks
Moonshine history and outlaw stories
Newfound Gap memorial
Ends at Sugarlands Distilling Company

Pricing

$110 per guest
4-person minimum

Included

Professional, certified local guide

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.

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