Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike
Overview
Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether that means glowing streamside forests, colorful hardwood coves, quiet trails, or higher-elevation views.
With an experienced guide, guests can enjoy fall foliage without guessing where to go or fighting only the most crowded roadside stops. This seasonal guided hike blends autumn scenery with natural history, forest ecology, and local insight into one of the most beautiful times of year in the Smokies.
Transportation is included with this tour. Pick up from a downtown Gatlinburg hotel or the Sugarlands Visitors Center
Best for: Fall visitors, photographers, couples, families, leaf peepers, and guests who want help finding peak Smoky Mountain color.
Duration: 3-4 Hours | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Mileage: Variable | Elevation Change: Variable | Ages: 6+
Meeting Location: Gatlinburg Hotel Pick up or Sugarlands Visitors Center
What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Bottled water Bring 32 oz. of water
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Gratuity for your guide.
Meeting and Pickup
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Sugarlands Visitors Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-26480P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Guide.
- Bottled water. Bring 32 oz. of water.
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Gratuity for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Bottled waterBring 32 oz. of water
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Gratuity for your guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
