Hiking

Group of people posing near waterfall

Waterfalls Guided Hiking Bryson City

By Mark Van Osdal / June 15, 2017 /

Open for 2024!  This Waterfalls Hike is guided, designed for all and a great way to get out, hike and see the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The hike is anticipated to be around 3 hours and up to 5-6 miles.  We’ll hike past 3 waterfalls and you’ll take away a vast…

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Three guests on a guided sunset hike

Sunset Guided Hike Bryson City NC

By Boomer / March 2, 2020 /

Book now for 2024!  Our private guided Sunset Hike at Carolina Bound Adventures is close to Bryson City, NC, and offers a 360-degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains at sunset.  With room for 7 Guests, we meet you at a central location for pick up and we drive, allowing you to relax and enjoy…

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Guests viewing a beautiful waterfall on a guided waterfalls tour.

Chasing Waterfalls: Guided Hiking Tour

By Mark Van Osdal / December 12, 2023 /

Book now for 2024!  A full day of chasing, hiking and touring 11 waterfalls! The state of North Carolina  is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of  beautiful waterfalls, located mostly in its mountainous western area.  This active lifestyle tour with up to 5+ miles of hiking operates from Bryson City, NC where we’ll go…

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Relaxing mountain view with 2 glasses of wine on a winery tour

Waterfalls & Wineries Tour

By Mark Van Osdal / December 29, 2023 /

Opens May 1 – Book now for 2024! A full day tour of hiking waterfalls and then visiting Western North Carolina wineries!  This active lifestyle tour operates from Bryson City, NC and involves a total of up to 2 miles of intermediate level hiking at 3 waterfalls and then visiting 3 wineries.  Participation includes challenging…

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Guided Hiking Bryson City 1/2 Day Hike

By Mark Van Osdal / June 15, 2017 /

Book now for 2024! The Carolina Bound Adventures half-day hike is anticipated to be around a 3-4 hour adventure. The hike includes a backcountry guide and outdoor gear! Backpack, hiking poles, and basic hiking gear essentials. We’ll pick a hike based on your desired exertion level, mild, medium, or “let’s go for it!”  We specialize…

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Group of people sitting near Great Smoky Mountains

Guided Hiking Bryson City Full Day Hike

By Mark Van Osdal / June 27, 2017 /

Book now for 2024!  The Carolina Bound Adventures full-day hike is anticipated to be around an 8 hour day. The hike includes a backcountry guide and outdoor gear! Backpack, hiking poles, and basic hiking gear essentials. Picnic-style lunch included! We’ll pick a hike based on your desired exertion level, mild, medium, or “let’s go for…

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Guests enjoying a Guided History Hike and Tour

Guided History Hike in the Smokies

By Mark Van Osdal / October 28, 2021 /

Book now for 2024!  On this guided hike we’ll take a boat shuttle across Fontana Lake and up Hazel Creek where we’ll put in for a hike to historic Proctor.  Learn about the history of the first European-American settlers, Moses and Patience Procter who arrived there in the 1830s.  In the early 20th century before…

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Three people backpacking at a jungle

Guided Backpacking 1 Night

By Mark Van Osdal / June 23, 2017 /

(Email Mark@carolinaboundadventures.com for availability.)If you are visiting the Western North Carolina / Great Smoky Mountains area, want to go Backpacking, but don’t have the gear or maybe the experience, Carolina Bound Adventures has the solution!  We specialize in Backpacking for families, or those that are new to Backpacking and want to try the experience, or…

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Group of people along with their children backpacking

Guided Backpacking 2 Nights

By Mark Van Osdal / June 27, 2017 /

(Please call for availability.  828-569-6699) If you are visiting the Western North Carolina / Great Smoky Mountains area, want to go Backpacking, but don’t have the gear or maybe the experience, Carolina Bound Adventures has the solution!  We specialize in Backpacking for families, or those that are new to Backpacking and want to try the…

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Hiker Shuttle Bryson City Appalachian Trail

By Mark Van Osdal / June 11, 2018 /

Call for availability – 828-569-6699.  We offer a Great Smoky Mountains Hiker Shuttle near Bryson City, North Carolina for Appalachian Trail Hikers and more.   We can carry up to 7 guests.  If there are more than 7, please contact us for arrangements and we will work on accommodations. Price is per mile calculated from…

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