Blackberry Farm

From The Blackberry Farm, head straight into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, where over twelve miles of private trails connect you to more than nine hundred miles of national park paths. You’ll hike through changing landscapes that include dense forests, open ridgelines and streams edged with wildflowers.

Along the way, your guide shares stories of local history, mountain life and the land’s native plants and animals. Whether you’re chasing a waterfall view or a summit panorama, every route brings its own reward. Each walk is designed to match your pace and curiosity, making it an easy way to reconnect with the outdoors.

Ride through Blackberry Farm’s 200-acre equestrian property, where open fields and wooded paths frame the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Each private horse ride is crafted to match your comfort and pace, making it ideal whether you’re new to horses or have years in the saddle. Your guide leads you along scenic trails that reveal the land’s character that feature rolling meadows, gentle streams and wide mountain views.

You’ll learn about the horses, their training and the care that goes into each ride. Just a mile from the main entrance, this experience blends calm exploration with connection to the landscape, the animals and the slower pace of the countryside.

Head out on a stand-up paddling adventure across the calm lakes and curving rivers near Blackberry Farm, deep in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Glide over clear water as your guide points out ospreys, great blue herons and maybe even a bald eagle. The experience is more than just a paddle excursion, it’s a chance to pause midstream, dive in for a swim or stop along the shore for a picnic.

Whether you’re balancing on your first board or moving with ease, you’ll find the water offers both challenge and calm. It’s a refreshing way to spend the warmer months surrounded by mountain air and open sky.