Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest
Overview
Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested trail, and a beautiful waterfall while revealing the quieter beauty of the Big Creek area.
This guided hike combines water, forest scenery, natural history, and traces of the region’s past. It is a strong choice for guests who want cascades and waterfalls but also want to explore beyond the most crowded destinations.
Best for: Waterfall lovers, moderate hikers, photographers, Big Creek visitors, and guests looking for a quieter Smoky Mountain hike.
Duration: 4.5 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Mileage: 4.5 | Elevation Change: 500' | Ages: All
Meeting Location: Big Creek Ranger Station
What's Included
- Snacks peanut butter crackers, trail mix
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Parking Tag not included.
Meeting Location
Big Creek Ranger Station Parking
Waynesville, NC 28785, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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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.
- Parking Passes are not included, but required. Contact our office. [email protected]
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-26480P11
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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. peanut butter crackers, trail mix.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Professional Guide.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water. Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
- Parking Tag not included.
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 6. 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 Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest 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 Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest 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
- Snackspeanut butter crackers, trail mix
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Bottled waterDrinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Parking Tag not included.
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.
- Parking Passes are not included, but required. Contact our office. [email protected]
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
