Smoky Mountains Backpacking Adventure

Mount Sterling Trail, NC

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Worlds Best Adventures
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Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 8
Smoky Mountains Backpacking Adventure
Mount Sterling Trail, NC

Worlds Best Adventures
  • Email address verified

Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 8

About this trip

Smoky Mountains Backpacking Adventure – Mount Sterling Loop


Conquer one of the tallest peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains with this three-day backpacking adventure. 


Known worldwide for its mountain peaks, lush forests and abundant wildlife, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teeming with adventure. During this trip with World’s Best Adventures, you’ll scale one of the tallest peaks in the park, Mount Sterling, which rises 5,843 feet above sea level. 


3 Days/2 Nights - All Inclusive

What you will need to bring along

To put it simply – not much.  


We at World’s Best Adventures want to ignite your passion for the outdoors, whether you’re new to hiking and the outdoors or a seasoned backpacker. But we also know how daunting it can be to find the right gear, find the right trails, find the right group, and then actually get out and come back safe.  


So let us do the heavy lifting.  


Sign up for this trip and we’ll provide the biggest most expensive pieces of gear you’ll need; breakfast, dinners, snacks, drinks and goodies for the duration of the trip; and a slew of lessons on hiking and the outdoors from seasoned professionals.  


You’ll bring yourself (duh), clothes, boots, a sleeping bag (which we can help you find or even provide for an additional cost), spork and a few other essentials.   


See our packing list for a full list of gear.  

What’s included

  • Breakfast for three days
  • Lunch for three days
  • Dinner for two days
  • Snacks & drinks
  • Backpack
  • Tent
  • Sleeping pad
  • Headlamps
  • Group cookset
  • Group water filter kit
  • Group first-aid kit
  • Group maps and nav. gear

What’s not included

  • Sleeping bag
    You'll need to bring a good down or synthetic backpacking sleeping bag rated for between 20-35 degrees. Pick one that fits your body and your budget. We are happy to make recomendations.
  • Boots
    You'll need to bring your own boots or trail runners. If you don't already have a pair, head to your closest outdoor store and try a few pairs until you find some that feel good.
  • Clothing
    You'll need to bring pants, shirts and wool hiking socks for four days. We suggest bringing lightweight wicking fabrics like wool and wickaway. Cotton clothing is not recomended.
  • Rain jacket
    Rain is bound to happen at some point, so you'll need a good jacket to stay warm and dry. Jackets made with Gore-Tex and other waterproof materials are recomended.
  • Warm jacket
    Fleece, wool or down jackets are required.
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Water bottles
    Bring two 1 liter bottles. Nalgene botles and water resevoir bags also work.
  • Pocket knife
    Something small and simple, for whittling and preparing food.
  • Lighter
    Not required, but always handy to have on the trail. A simple Bic Lighter will do.
  • Trowel
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Medications

Available Packages

Trip Price
$950

Available options

Itinerary

Day 0
Virtual Gear Shakedown

Virtual Gear shakedown, meet and greet, and introduction held via zoom with Head Guide Alex.  

  • We’ll make sure that everyone has the right gear required for this trip.  
  • Go over safety and health concerns.  
  • Held within a week of trip departure. Dates TBD. 

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Worlds Best Adventures
World's Best Adventures is an all-inclusive outdoor excursion and education company headquartered at the base of the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia. Our mission is to ignite a passion for the outdoors in both novice and experienced backpackers, campers, and wilderness enthusiasts by sharing new experiences, building friendships, and offering helpful instructional opportunities in beautiful, wild environments.