Start Your New Year with Adventure

Our guided backpacking trips combine education and empowerment, offering breathtaking mountaintop views and opportunities to explore iconic trails like the Appalachian Trail.

No matter your skill level, we invite you to embark on a transformative outdoor journey tailored just for you!

Choose Based on Level of Experience

  • Beginner Backpacking Experiences

    Our Beginner Trips focus on essential skills like packing light, setting up camp, and navigating overnight experiences in a supportive, hands-on environment.

  • Group of five adult women hiking outdoors among nature and having fun on a backpacking excursion.

    Women Centric Trips & Experiences

    Adventures designed for women, by a woman. These trips create a supportive and inspiring environment, perfect for building confidence, and mastering new skills!

  • A sunset over the mountains viewed from the top of a wooden fire tower

    Extended Backpacking Experiences

    These multi-day journeys take you off the beaten path, offering stunning views, and the chance to master essential backpacking skills.

  • African american woman and hispanic male with hiking sticks and a mountain background hiking.

    Co-Ed Backpacking Experiences

    Foster camaraderie, teamwork, and shared adventure while bonding over the beauty of nature, learning new skills, and achieving goals together.

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The New Year is the perfect time to commit to meaningful experiences that inspire personal growth and adventure.

Our guided backpacking trips combine education and empowerment, offering breathtaking mountaintop views and opportunities to explore iconic trails like the Appalachian Trail.

No matter your skill level, we invite you to embark on a transformative outdoor journey tailored just for you.

Why Choose Wildwood Hiking?

  • Reconnect with Nature

    Immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of East Tennessee’s landscapes, from lush forests to awe-inspiring peaks.

  • Enhance Your Physical Well-being

    Step into a healthier you by engaging in activities that promote fitness and vitality.

  • Refresh Your Mind

    Break away from the routine and find clarity and inspiration in the great outdoors.

  • Build a Community

    Join a group of like-minded adventurers and create connections that last a lifetime.
More About Us

Meet Your Experienced Backpacking Guide

Hi, I'm Nicole, founder of Wildwood Hiking Company! I started Wildwood after completing my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2022, a 2,194 mile trek from Georgia to Maine over the course of 6 months. My time on the trail was life-changing and empowering, and my experiences helped me gain the strength and courage to go out and build a life I love! I hope to share the joy and beauty of nature with others through backpacking.