Appalachian Trail Guided Hike

Half-Day Appalachian Trail Hiking Tour

High Mountain Expeditions offers a series of active North Carolina hiking adventures that all include extensive exploration with our knowledgeable guides. Whether you’re interested in trekking the world-renowned Appalachian Trail or finding majestic waterfalls deep in the mountains of North Carolina, High Mountain Expeditions can customize a hike that is perfect for you.

All of our hiking adventures access pristine wilderness and feature the very best of the North Carolina Mountains. So join us on one of our unique hiking adventures this year and we will show you the unforgettable nature of a High Mountain Expeditions adventure.

Itinerary

9:50 AM Check in at High Mountain Expeditions Banner Elk outpost, located at Ski Country Sports

9:55 Complete Liability and Acknowledgement of Risk Release Waiver

6:50 Load vehicles and depart for the hiking destination of your choice

10:30 Arrive at trailhead

10:35 Detailed safety and trail orientation speech

10:45 Begin hiking adventure

11:25 Stop for lunch (Optional)

2:05 PM Arrive back at High Mountain Expeditions vehicle

2:10 Celebrate the successful completion of your hiking adventure

2:15 Depart for High Mountain Expeditions Banner Elk outpost

2:45 Arrive back at High Mountain Expeditions Banner Elk outpost, Ski Country Sports

2:50 Meet and greet with your guides

2:55 Slideshow of the day’s photos and videos

*Note: This itinerary is provided as a sample. Hiking adventures will vary based on weather conditions and guest preferences.

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Half-Day Appalachian Trail Hiking Tour

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What Our Clients Say

Testimonials

    
 
 
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   SarahRD95 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend! We’ve used High Mountain Expeditions multiple times for tubing in this area. We highly recommend this company. The staff are especially kind and welcoming. The river is so beautiful and peaceful. We always have a wonderful time here.
  
 
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   Christopher H 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing canoeing adventure We had an amazing time canoeing down the New River. The canoes we rented were in great shape and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
  
 
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   BigSacagewa 
 
 
 
 Verified High Mountain Expeditions is a good operator We went at 2 p.m. on a busy Saturday afternoon, but had reservations. I had read most of the reviews prior to going, and that was helpful in knowing to bring something to push your tube off rocks in shallow places, and to bring rope to tie your groups' tubes together, in case the company ran out ( and they did) We also rented a cooler tube, and I recommend that to not only keep your cooler, but to serve as a dry box for things. The staff were very polite and courteous, and the trip was very fun and memorable for our family of six ( ages 9-73 !)
  
 
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   Larry N 
 
 
 
 Verified Family Tubing Trip Our family had a great time on the river with High Mountain Expeditions! The ride was relaxing as well as just a fun time together with lots of laughs and just perfect weather.We would truly recommend High Mountain for your trip as they were helpful and had us covered from put in to a bus ride back to our cars. Thanks again for a fun trip.
  
 
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   Kristen W 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful views Amazing views in the mountains. Water was nice. The tubes are nice and very friendly staff. You can even stay in a tree house
  
 
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   Bruce C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great experience! Started late but everything else great…. Friendly staff, clean new facility, safety focused, good stations, customer focused
  
 
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   Jamie T 
 
 
 
 Verified Tubing Relaxing (don't go after a hard rain) Beautiful views and mostly relaxing, although not as much after a hard rain. Normally takes 2-2.5 hours in clear water, we floated for 1.5 hours in high muddy water. Had to get out to go across a low bridge. Bumped into thorny brush alongside the river. Overall would do it again, just not after a hard rain. Would also bring along a small paddle to steer away from the sides.
  
 
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   seasideljs 
 
 
 
 Verified Great time amazing staff!! Great trip on a calm river! Management here does everything right.. the whole area is super clean, too! They schedule trips each hour which helps the river not be so crowded and clumped together. We had an hour or more of beautiful weather then it rained. The bus came by to let us know where the pickup point was. He helped me out of the water since I have a bad knee. He was super kind!! I would highly recommend this company!! It was a blast! It’s not their fault it rained.. we will go again and take our four year old as well. Our nine year old loved it!!
  
 
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   Elizabeth W 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Ever! Our rafting trip was amazing! Beautiful views and great people running things. Evan was the best guide and entertaining! Sam was also entertaining and a great driver! I would recommend them over and over again and will definitely do it again!