Tennessee and North Caroliina

You can plan to fly into Knoxville, TN and we will pick you up and drive to our lodging. You are always welcome to drive!

Thursday April 24 - Monday April 28, 2025

$1850 USD for shared room

$2150 USD for single room (limited availability)

Your trip cost covers:

-Lodging for the trip duration with your own bed in a shared space- think lodge style homes or retreat centers. We prioritize comfort where possible :)

-Meals planned, prepped, and prepared including 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and snacks! galore!

-All park entrance fees, activity tickets, any necessary rental equipment and required permits

-A day ticket to the Dollywood theme park AND the Dolly Patron Stampede, a dinner and horseback riding show.

-Complete expert hiking and activity itinerary curated by yours truly <3 You don’t have to think about or plan a single thing!

-Transportation during the weekend. We are your personal drivers!

-Packing and travel guide. To avoid any confusion or under-packing you’ll receive a detailed PDF of everything you’ll need or want to pack for a comfortable and safe trip.

-Exclusive HGH trip merch with additional goodies!

Your trip cost does not cover:

-Flights

-Additional national park merch in gift shops, visitor centers, etc.

-Coffee, snacks, or other food purchased on the road

Plan to arrive mid day on Thursday April 24th. Exact arrive time needed is still TBD.

We love modern comforts! This is not a camping or backpacking trip! We prioritize everyone having their own bed, and do our best to find places that allow us to spread out. Our lodging will always have heating/air conditioning, indoor plumbing, running water, full bathrooms, etc. If you have a specific lodging need, please reach out using the email below or include that information in the trip preference form.

This list is not exhaustive of every trail we will hike, but highlights some of the popular spots we will be sure to hit. A complete trail list will be published to confirmed attendees only for everyone's safety.

-Cades Cove: Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bears, coyotes, groundhog, turkey, raccoon, skunk and other animals are also possible.

Once your trip deposit is paid, you will receive a Trip Agreement email from Trinity Griffin Events and a welcome email from Katie.

As we get closer to the trip, you will be added to a pre-trip group chat with the other hikers and your hosts! We will also schedule one-on-one video calls with everyone to get to know you and answer any remaining questions.

During scheduled group hikes, we ask that you stay with the group. Your host will have recommendations for additional hikes that you can take if you choose to add extra personal time to your trip!

Your safety on this trip is really important to us. For that reason, Trinity Griffin Events will be doing background checks on our hikers. If there’s something on your background you’d like us to know about, please reach out! Your background check results will be stored safely by Trinity Griffin Events.

As a part of your Trip Intake Form you will be sharing your Emergency Contact information. This information will only be used for emergencies.

During the trip, your host will review emergency preparedness plans for your lodging, hikes, and quick hiker first aid.

Your hosts are CPR/First Aid certified.

1.Thou shalt not discriminate.

2. Thou shalt be responsible for thine own self.

3. Friendliness is next to godliness.

4. Thou shalt only discuss one’s body as a sexy incredible piece of art.

5. Thou shalt appreciate each hike for what it offers.

6. Thou shalt always practice leave no trace.

7. Thou shalt always have a post-hike meal + beverage.

8. Thou shalt not shame others for creating content on the trail.

9. Thou shalt promise to push through and try difficult things.

10. Thou shalt not gatekeep- tips, gear, advice.