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    Smoky Mountain Llama Treks

    4.8 (36 reviews)
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    Kewlpita M.

    If your looking for something family friendly outdoorsy and not a theme park. This place is IT. 1000% recommended. Great time. Kid even said it was more fun than Dollywood. Steve was awesome and friendly and a great story teller.

    Talyr H.

    This is a Must-Do experience in Cosby, TN. We did the Trident Trail and although it was an uphill hike, the llamas stop to graze along the way giving you plenty of time for rest. I loved bonding with Ghost Rider. I'm convinced he's the best llama out of the group and is very gentle and loving.

    Jill B.

    We had my 5yo and 3yo and 3yo nephew with us when we went and it was so much fun. If I had known we could have taken them on hikes (the smalls), we would have done a hike. My kids are excited to go back to hike with the llamas one day. There were six of us (husband, myself, my sister and our 3 kids) when we visited today. Kids 3 and under are free to visit so I bought a Groupon for 4. I did not know how much llamas liked bananas until my 5yo was trying to come in the pen with her banana she was going to eat for a snack. All the llamas wanted a bite so she had to eat it outside. They also eat banana peels! So they got to feed all the peels to the llamas. They had so much fun feeding them banana peels and some other people visiting the farm brought graham crackers with them to feed to them. I will definitely bring some more bananas and graham crackers with us next time. The kids (and I) loved brushing the llamas and getting all the dust and burrs off of their fur. We all had fun and are looking forward to hiking with the llamas next time we visit. The owner, Steve was great and had a lot of awesome stories to tell.

    I was looking for a scenic activity to get out in nature in the mountains and love animals, so this was PERFECT and met all my expectations. Well worth the short trip from Gatlinburg--just follow your GPS and the signs as you get closer. This was a priceless activity for my family and our tour guide, Steve, was tremendous. Can't recommend enough!! I would go back every visit!!

    Sean D.

    While on a family trip to Gatlinburg TN, my family visited the Smoky Mountain Llama Treks and it was an experience of a lifetime! My wife loves the llamas and she was in heaven. There are about 14 llamas there, which you will get to meet and pick one to hike with! The guide is very knowledgeable about llamas and will make sure you are comfortable with them before you head out! If I had done anything differently we would have done a longer trip to get more time with them. It flies by and once it's over you'll be kind of sad to have to say goodby. We walked Oscar, Walker and Chuck Norris. They are located about 30 minutes from Pigeon Forge but it's a pretty nice drive and worth the time to get there!

    I took my wife here for her birthday because she loves llamas. We had a very nice time. All the llamas on our hike were well behaved and used to human interaction. The owner/guide was very nice, although I think it would be better for him to talk more about llamas during the hike than military and celebrities. It would be a great opportunity to teach people about these great animals! We did the one hour hike, as that's all my wife's previous injuries would allow her to do. Some of the trail is a steep uphill climb, but I think it's doable for most people. If you go, bring graham crackers, as it's one of their favorite treats. Overall, I would recommend this!

    Walker and I before our hike. He's a great llama. I wish I could have come home with me.
    Lori H.

    My husband & I had such a fabulous time hiking with the llamas. It's one of those things you just have to do. It's a memory I'll cherish. I'm ready to go again.

    Oscar
    Jannette B.

    Fantastic experience! A+++ Would highly recommend. The llamas were absolutely delightful, and our guide Steve was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable and we had great conversations while hiking around the Firefox Mountain Adventure Park property. The property is gorgeous, has a creek and a waterfall (when it's rainy enough), and there are a few chickens and a bull to see as well as a suspension bridge and some other fun features. We had such a great time there we ended up going back the next day to do the ziplines.

    Sam D.

    Absolutely the best activity in the Smoky mountains!! We live in knoxville and have been everywhere twice so trust me when I say this. It was such a pleasure to do and the owner Steve is a passionate person who wants to help make the world a better place. I kept stopping for photos and he was super patient. When I apologized to Steve for all the pictures he said "This is your hike, not mine and I'm happy to see you enjoying yourself" The Llamas were so loved and taken care of. We almost questioned going because of some lunatic one star review saying the place was dirty. It's not one bit true and what made us proceed anyway was seeing that jerks multiple other negative reviews on yelp from hotel pools giving him a rash to Restaurants making him sick. You really can't please everyone in this world haha We had so much fun that we are coming back again very soon and i will be sending multiple friends to enjoy themselves too!

    Susanne B.

    We added this to our Smoky Mountain vacation at the last minute and we are so glad we did. We booked the shorter walk with the llamas and it was definitely worth the money. Steve really cares about his llamas. He took a lot of time to introduce them and allow us to bond and pick a llama to walk with. Three of the llamas were "retired" pros that had previously carried heavy loads to the top of Mount Leconte, named Maximus, Oscar and Curly. They were so easy to walk with and helped us climb. The fourth animal that my smaller daughter picked was a recent arrival and still being trained. Steve was very patient and helpful in assisting my daughter to walk him and she had a great successful experience. The trail was initially uphill but anyone in reasonably good health should have no issues doing the hike. You can take as many breaks as you need and go at your own pace. Wear comfortable walking shoes with good tread. The trail was also in the shade which is perfect when walking in the summer heat and humidity. Steve is very outgoing and friendly and was understanding that we underestimated how long it would take us to drive to his farm. He was not upset when we showed up a few minutes late. We just fell in love with our llamas and were sad to leave them at the end of the trek. The llamas are sweet and not at all intimidating. As a bonus, Steve's two big dogs trailed along. Allow yourself plenty of time to find the farm. We had zero cell phone coverage in the area, so I would recommend taking a copy of the directions on the website, they are accurate. Steve's driveway is unpaved but we had no issues navigating it with our small rental car. Recommend!

    Win G.

    Our daughter's in love with Llamas and Steve's farm did not disappoint. We spent an hour feeding his pack and learning all about Llamas & Alpacas. Worth the drive if visiting the area. In addition he does guided hikes with the Llamas. Make sure you bring graham crackers and bananas to hand feed. Don't forget to ask about the Navy Seal llama!

    These guys were the best and I don't even remember one spitting on me

    This was so much fun. The owner is great and loves to tell stories as you hike to keep you entertained. I really felt like I got my monies worth on this adventure.

    Maximus is very handsome
    Jenn V.

    I have been coming to the Smoky Mountains for 30 some odd years now and I can safely say this is my most favorite experience thus far. Most of the "attractions" in the area are people in costumes giving you a "show." Nothing truly personalized or individualized. The llama treks are the opposite of the typical offerings of the area. This isn't something you can really go and do many places in the world, and you definitely won't find it anywhere else in the Smokys. On top of that, you could go once a month for a year and still get a completely different experience every single time. The llamas are so super friendly and have adorable unique personalities (Maximus is my favorite, he likes to go slow and eat a lot like I do!) and as the seasons change you'll get different experiences and views on the trail. Plus, the owner/guide Steve is a sweet, funny guy who really cares about his llamas AND your experience. He was very accommodating to the pace of all members of the group and took breaks where needed. (The trail itself starts up hill and is a huffer for the first short little bit if you're round and out of shape like I am, but after that levels out well and is overall very enjoyable. If I can do it, you can, too!) While we were there (Christmas 2019) he was working on some great improvements that I'm excited to see next time! Honestly, you aren't going to find a more unique and wonderful experience than this one. I can't wait to come back next time we pass through. Thanks again, Steve!

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    We had such an amazing time getting to know the llamas and hiking in the beautiful countryside.

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    Wonderful time with family. Great tour guide, beautiful scenery, and friendly llamas....what more could you ask for.

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    The llamas (and one alpaca) are so cute and sweet. This is absolutely worth the trip over from the Gatlinburg area. Such a cool experience.

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    This was fun. Steve was great. Llamas were friendly. The drive was a little winding to get there, but follow google maps and you'll be fine.

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    We took the Creek Hollow trek that met at a zipline park, and we got to meet our host, the amazing Steve.

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    Porters Creek Trail - Footbridge crossing Porters Creek

    Porters Creek Trail

    4.5(2 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    Great hiking trail for all ages. About a mile and a half up to the historic barn attraction…read more Great views of the mountain stream that runs alongside the trail. This is one of my favorite easy, family friendly trails to hike on.

    This was probably one of our favorite hikes during our vacation to GSMNP. The trail itself is…read morelocated in Greenbrier at the end of a long gravel road. What this means for you, is that this trail isn't as crowded as most others in the park! Porters Creek is about 4 miles roundtrip with Fern Branch Falls being the turn around point. You can continue on the trail another 1.5-2 miles after that but it just leads you to a campground. The trail is rated as moderate but we found the first mile to be fairly easy. The second mile was more uphill and rocky with a lot of tree roots to compete with. The first mile of the hike runs along Porters Creek and the gravel/dirt trail is wide. Along the way you will see several historic points of interest. First stop is The Owenby Cemetery which dates from the early 20th century. You will also pass the John Messer Barn built in 1875 and the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club Cabin built around 1934. If you do this hike, take some time to explore these places. They were pretty cool! During the second mile, the trail narrows some as you start heading uphill. The forest becomes a little more dense and you really have to start watching your footing. At the turn around point, you'll see Fern Branch Falls. This waterfall is about 40-50 feet up from the trail and it was pretty cool watching it trickle down the side of the mountain. It's no where as big as say Abrams Falls but it is still impressive in its own right. Porters Creek trail was a nice change of pace. If you are looking to get away from the crowds, this might be the perfect trail for you. We saw maybe a total of 10 people during our 4 mile hike. Beautiful hike!

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    1875 barn

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    Triple Creek Campground

    Triple Creek Campground

    3.4(10 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    We stayed at Triple Creek this month and were blown away by the helpfulness of Jim. He went out of…read morehis way to get our problem resolved. The campsite was fantastic, right on Cosby Creek. There had been a lot of rain and the staff was constantly checking the level of the creeks for our safety. If there a downside it would be the need for a little more gravel around the water, sewer, and electrical hookups since it was a little muddy. We would definitely stay here again. Mark B.

    The positives: This campground is probably one of the cleanest I've ever come across. The bath…read morehouses were immaculate and I was very impressed. As well, the woman at the check in was an absolute gem. True southern hospitality. The cons: This campground is nothing like I thought it would be. I was parked between a row of fifth wheel trailers in what felt like a parking lot with no shade to be found in the middle of the day. There was a "creek" behind us but not at all anything you could fish in or do anything with. Very underwhelming. I felt like I was camping in a parking lot. I was told I had a different campsite than the one I was given and by the time I had everything set up I did not have the energy to take it all down and move sites. The noise from the surrounding roads diminished any relaxation that was to be had. It was in a beautiful part of Tennessee and not too far off of I-40 which is why we chose it, but the noise from the traffic made it a destination that I don't think I'll return to.

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    Big Creek Expeditions - Bonding with friends and family on the river--an experience you'll never forget

    Big Creek Expeditions

    4.9(119 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    We had the blessing of having Yanni as our guide. She was so fun, and made sure everyone was safe…read moreand having a good time. Such a bright personality I would recommend this place to anyone looking to white water raft in the area. The prices are affordable and well worth it.

    Yallllll!!!!…read more Y'all!!!!! HANDS DOWN the best experience I have had white water rafting!!!!!!! I guess i should say head down!!!! SlimJim (Jake) but his Georgia given name is now 'woodpecker'. I'm horrible with names so that's what he was named for the day. He is an expert at what he does. We had 5 adults and a set of 13 year old triplets (that were basically level expert, already). We worked as a team. We laughed. There was no child, woman or man left behind. Just my dignity. I got pulled in the "swimming portion" by my girlfriend and just knew peanut butter ball (woodpecker) wasn't gonna be able to get me back in that raft and boy was I wrong. That man picked me up so effortlessly and efficiently that I accidentally turned into the human scorpion (Rob Dyrdek's show 'ridiculousness' for reference). We were all laughing so hard because I was left stuck upside down which was even funnier. Helmet stuck. Life jacket conformed into a turtle shell and I was just stuck and laughing along with everyone else. Now--- No. Im not a big back woman partaking in bigbacktivities that I shouldn't be. . Just a little thickum, if you will. The entire day truly made this vacation one for the books. Jake lead with precise guidance, was very professional and an all around genuinely great human being that ensures your safety as well as makes you laugh like he's known you for ages. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this adventure with your friends, your family, strangers--- or-- heck even just with ol SlimJim, himself!!! Thank you so much for such an absolutely incredible experience. You were made to interact with others to pass on your joy! - GA Jen Ray and Skye Ledford. #shedidnotDDTme

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    East Tennessee's best-kept secret: Whitewater joy on the Pigeon River.

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