Amazing views, fun roads a trails, and a completely unique experience awaits you across the Appalachians & Smokey Mountains. This 2500 mile expedition covers the very best overlanding across West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Georgia, North & South Carolina.
The Allegheny and Shenandoah Mountains of West Virginia blend rich history with stunning natural beauty, from the coal-mining heritage and hardwood forests of the Alleghenies to the Civil War battlefields and valleys of the Shenandoah. This 500+ mile kick off lets you experience this landscape through scenic gravel, dirt, and rocky roads, river crossings, and forested trails, connecting landmarks like Blackwater Falls and historic sites such as the Confederate Breastworks. With abundant overlooks and charming mountain towns along the way, this anrea offers a unique mix of adventure, history, and Appalachian wilderness that Will keep you wanting more.
This 650 mile extension to our trip traverses the mountains of Virginia as we wind our way southwest towards tennessee. Excitement and relaxation awaits on this pleasant journey along the states best forest service roads with some challenging offshoots.
You just can’t pass through this area without stopping to experience Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge for yourself. Local culture, beautiful towns, museums, and of course - Dollywood are all up for exploring for the day. A great way to break up the trip, we will spend a day and a half here enjoying ourselves, catching up on laundry, and getting a hot shower at a local campground.
A thousand-mile loop awaits us, winding through misty ridgelines, forest trails, and charming mountain towns, offering a perfect blend of rugged exploration and Appalachian soul. We will encounter roaring rivers, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping overlooks wrapped in the Smokies’ signature blue haze—a dreamlike atmosphere that makes every mile unforgettable. Come join us for the ultimate adventure through one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
This absolutely epic adventure give you the option to cover up to 2500 miles across the mountains and backcountry of the southern USA. We will be dispersed camping for the majority of the journey but will also a stop at a real camping facility to take advantage of their showers and laundry.
As with all of our trips, you and your vehicle for this trip must meet all the requirements including being able to travel long distances without issue. There will be plenty of opportunities for supplies along the way but you and any of your participants should be prepared for life on the road for the duration of the expedition.
Country Roads is designed to be experienced with a small group of likeminded individuals to keep the adventure going smoothly. This trip will be limited to 6 vehicles and participant families.
DestinationXtreme will have this trip fully planned for you from beginning to end and make sure you are completely prepared beforehand. Extra expenses for this trip include but are not limited to:
The short answer is yes, but there are some things to consider. This is a long duration overland style trip across the country. Your kids should be old enough to understand, have experience with, and be comfortable with long days in the vehicle and camping. Every family is different but typically we find kids over the age of 6 do best with trips of this type. Keep in mind, your child will need a passport as well. As for pets, your well behaved and leash trained dog is always welcome. However, keep in mind you must be able to show proof of vaccinations at international crossings and your dog will also need to be used to long days in the vehicle.
We will be traveling deep into the wilderness and will experience all manner of wildlife while here. While camping at night, precautions should be taken to avoid leaving any food or scent that could attract bears. We will go over this with participants well in advance but this includes not leaving food or garbage out/unsealed and even extra care with soaps and deodorants.
This time of year, the worst is behind us. We will go over this as the trip gets close but extra bug gear like spray, repellant, nets, and appropriate skin covering clothing is still recommended just in case.
Yes, although there is a large distance to cover, each day we will take breaks and there will be opportunities to be on your feet and some chances to explore too.
Our camping with be mostly dispersed, carry in, carry out style and you will need to bring your own bathroom facility. However, we will plan a stop at a real campground during the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge portion of the trip to enjoy hot showers, laundry, and real restrooms.
Price is per vehicle and includes you and anyone riding in your vehicle. Trip must be paid in full to reserve. Upon receiving your booking, we will reach out with a personal confirmation of your vehicle and people attending. Please email us or use the chat feature with any questions you may have. Spots are first come, first served.
- $2199
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