Easy 3 hour walk: historical and fun hike to see how the early settlers lived.

“The Mountaineers Way” tour is a casual stroll with a local/professional guide.  Hear the stories of how the first settlers entered this area when the Native Indians were still using the land.  This area was a large mountain community. We will have the opportunity to see physical structures used for farming, cemeteries, and beautiful streams along the way.

* Trip participants meet at convenient location to follow guide to trail head.  Drive from Gatlinburg to trail head approximately 30 minutes.

*for a $20 fee for the group, SMG shuttles participants from Gatlinburg to the trailhead and back.