Overview

This Backpacking trip gives you the power to create your own once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Five days is the perfect amount of time to "stretch your legs" and really embrace the full backpacking experience. With guides who have grown up exploring these mountains we can take you to the most remote peaks, iconic waterfalls, and scenic high mountain vistas untouched by tourism. We want this to be a life-long memory, tell us the scenery you are wanting to immerse yourself in, terrain, distance and difficulty; then leave the rest of the work up to us!

If you have a particular destination you're wanting to hike to please let us know (Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, South Beyond 6,000'). With the most accommodating and knowledgeable guides in the Southeast there is an excellent chance we can get you to your destination, in style and with smiles all around! In addition to your guide, this price includes essential backpacking gear for the trip, all on-trail food, and any necessary backcountry permits. It does not include gratuity for your guide.

Trail Ideas:

  • Art Loeb (Through hike)
  • Mountains-to-Sea (Multi-section or section hike)
  • Linville Gorge
  • Panther Town (Custom trip)
  • Benton MacKaye Trail (Multi-section or section hike)
  • Appalachian Trail (Section hike)
  • Shining Rock Wilderness (Extended mileage)
  • Cataloochee Valley Backcountry
  • Mt. Cammerer Loop (Extended mileage)
  • South Beyond 6,000' Off-Trail (Multiple summits)
  • Black Mountain Crest Trail (Extended mileage)

Quick Info

  • Price Starting at $990
  • Difficulty 3/5 - 5/5
  • Solitude 3/5 - 5/5
  • Group Size 1-8 Hikers
  • Distance 6-12 miles per day
  • Time 5 Days, 4 Nights
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Trip Itinerary

This is a loose description, custom trips are planned according to each individual trip.

We will meet at 8am at a location TBD based on your trip.

We will be on trail all day until we reach camp one. Here we will set up camp, enjoy a delicious meal, take in a breathtaking sunset, and relax by the fire watching the stars.  

Day two will hopefully start out with an epic sunrise. We will eat breakfast, break camp, and commence the days adventures.

We will enjoy an on-trail lunch, prepared for you as you take in the views.

Night two will find us in camp, following the same itinerary as the night before.

Day three will hopefully start out with an epic sunrise. We will eat breakfast, break camp (if required), and commence the days adventures.

We will enjoy an on-trail lunch, prepared for you as you take in the views.

Night three will find us in camp, following the same itinerary as the night before.

Day four will hopefully start out with an epic sunrise. We will eat breakfast, break camp (if required), and commence the days adventures.

We will enjoy an on-trail lunch, prepared for you as you take in the views.

Night four will find us in camp, following the same itinerary as the night before.

Day five will start with a, hopefully, epic sunrise, guide prepared breakfast, and breaking camp.

From here we will head to the trailhead. Based on distances and customization we may eat on-trail, we may eat at a scenic overlook en-route to town, or we may head into town for a hot meal.

Optional Add-Ons For a Better Experience

Gourmet Backcountry Hot Meal

$ 150

Prepared by a local professional chef, upgrade your backcountry picnic to a gourmet meal while experiencing breath-taking views. All prepared for you, so you don't lift a finger. These are priced per meal.

Backpacking Checklist and Associated Documents

Basic Backpacking Checklist

Guide Favorite Backpacking Trips

Creeks & Peaks Backpacking Trips

This Backpacking trip gives you the power to create your own once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With guides who have grown up exploring these mountains we can take you to the most remote peaks, iconic waterfalls, and scenic high mountain vistas untouched by tourism. We want this to be a life-long memory, Creeks and Peaks offers that memory. Below is one trip example of our three favorite summer backpacking trips. In addition to the Mt. Cammerer trip we also offer multiple options closer to Asheville, NC with varying degrees of difficulty and scenery to include off-trail creek hiking. The off -trail hiking is extremely difficult and the hardest trip we offer. That particular off-trail experience requires past hiking with Asheville Trekking Company and guides consent that you're physically able to complete this expedition.  Mt. Cammerer Features:
  • Cascading Creeks
  • Waterfalls
  • Epic Swimming Holes
  • 360° Mountaintop Views
  • Historic Remains
  • Epic Sunset
  • Historic Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower (2 towers on 4 day trip)
  • Starting at $690
  • 3/5 - 6/5
  • 3/5 - 6/5

Public Backpacking Clinics

These "clinics" are open to all and require a trip minimum of 2 hikers for us to proceed with the trip. If the minimum isn't met 3 weeks before the trip we will contact you and explore all the backpacking options until we find one that fits your travel needs as well as terrain, scenery, difficulty, and distance. Keep in mind these public trips have a set itinerary to include the days mileage and difficulty. Before you sign up for these trips make sure you read EVERYTHING! We offer public clinics ranging from extremely difficult to intro to backpacking. If you "slip through the cracks" and end up on a trip you shouldn't be on, well its going to be extremely difficult! While we love to challenge ourselves and others, that particular experience can be avoided and should be avoided at all costs. Read the trip details, make sure its for you, if you're still curious give us a call. We love to talk about our work and want to make sure you enjoy the experience as much as we do!   Upcoming Trips:
  • Into to Backpacking 3 Day Hike June 11, 12, 13, 2021
  • Creeks and Peaks 3 Day Hike June 25, 26, 27, 2021
  • Art Loeb Relaxed 5 Day Stroll July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2021
  • Appalachian Trail 5 Day Section Hike July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2021
  • Creeks and Peaks 3 Day Hike August 6, 7, 8, 2021
  • Intro to Backpacking 3 Day Hike August 17, 18, 19, 2021
  • Art Loeb Relaxed 5 Day Stroll August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 2021
  • Creeks and Peaks 3 Day Hike September 14, 15, 16, 2021
  • Into to Backpacking 5 Day Hike October 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021
  • Fall Color 5 Day Trek on AT (Section TBD based on fall color) October 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2021
  • Winter Skills Test 3 Day Hike (Extremely Difficult) November 2, 3, 4, 2021
  • Winter Skills Test 3 Day Hike (Extremely Difficult) December 17, 18, 19, 2021
  • $690.00 per Hiker

Five Day Private Overnight

This Backpacking trip gives you the power to create your own once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Five days is the perfect amount of time to "stretch your legs" and really embrace the full backpacking experience. With guides who have grown up exploring these mountains we can take you to the most remote peaks, iconic waterfalls, and scenic high mountain vistas untouched by tourism. We want this to be a life-long memory, tell us the scenery you are wanting to immerse yourself in, terrain, distance and difficulty; then leave the rest of the work up to us! If you have a particular destination you're wanting to hike to please let us know (Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, South Beyond 6,000'). With the most accommodating and knowledgeable guides in the Southeast there is an excellent chance we can get you to your destination, in style and with smiles all around! In addition to your guide, this price includes essential backpacking gear for the trip, all on-trail food, and any necessary backcountry permits. It does not include gratuity for your guide. Trail Ideas:
  • Art Loeb (Through hike)
  • Mountains-to-Sea (Multi-section or section hike)
  • Linville Gorge
  • Panther Town (Custom trip)
  • Benton MacKaye Trail (Multi-section or section hike)
  • Appalachian Trail (Section hike)
  • Shining Rock Wilderness (Extended mileage)
  • Cataloochee Valley Backcountry
  • Mt. Cammerer Loop (Extended mileage)
  • South Beyond 6,000' Off-Trail (Multiple summits)
  • Black Mountain Crest Trail (Extended mileage)
  • Starting at $990
  • 3/5 - 5/5
  • 3/5 - 5/5