Smoky Mountain Llama Treks in Cosby, TN
Smoky Mountain Llama Treks •
640 Padgett Mill Road • Cosby, TN 37722
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Overview
Get ready for a trekking adventure with a twist! Experience the Smoky Mountains with fluffy, friendly llamas by your side. Whether you prefer a relaxing walk or a more challenging hike, these trained pack-llamas will carry your gear while you explore scenic trails and make unforgettable memories.
Good To Know
- Smoky Mountain Llama Treks offers scenic, guided hikes with llamas that carry your gear, making it easier to enjoy the views and relax on the trail.
- The llamas are gentle, trained animals that love petting and won’t spit, kick, or run off.
- The Llama Farm Visit is perfect for those who prefer not to hike. You can meet the llamas, learn about their personalities, and enjoy interactive experiences.
- The Padgett Mill Trek is an hour-long guided hike that’s easy to moderate, with a few changes in elevation and uneven terrain.
- All treks start at the Smoky Mountain Llama Treks farm, located at 640 Padgett Mill Rd in Cosby, TN, about 40 minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
- You don’t need special clothing for a farm visit, but hiking treks may require sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate gear.
- Llamas help carry your hiking gear, allowing you to focus on enjoying the outdoors and stunning mountain views.
- The Padgett Mill Trek takes guests through forested mountain trails and includes opportunities to spot wildflowers and enjoy the landscape.
- The Llama Farm Visit is covered and protected from inclement weather, so you can meet and pet the llamas regardless of the weather.
- All llamas are trained pack animals that will accompany you on the trek, but they cannot be ridden.
Description
Enjoy spectacular, scenic, Smoky Mountain trails accompanied by an experienced guide and friendly, fluffy, professionally trained pack-llamas. From leisurely nature walks to trails for the adventurous trekker, Smoky Mountain Llama Treks has the perfect outdoor adventure for you and your family.
Discover a patch of wild blackberries; lie quietly among the soft grasses of flowered fields; wade barefoot through babbling brooks; hike to the top of a picturesque peak; and photograph the distant mountain vistas. Let our llamas carry your gear and nibble mountain wildflowers while you relax, enjoy your hike, and make a Smoky Mountain memory.
Their fluffy, pet-able llamas don't spit, kick, or run off—rather, the gentle pack animals carry loads for hikers on treks through fields and woods. Though the llamas can't be ridden, their ability to carry food and gear makes it easier for hikers to enjoy mountain views and cartwheel down the trails.
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Smoky Mountain Llama Treks is located at Smoky Mountain Llama Treks • 640 Padgett Mill Road • Cosby, TN 37722
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smoky Mountain Llama Treks
Do I need special gear for the Llama Farm Visit?
No special gear is required for the Llama Farm Visit. You’ll be under a covered area, and no hiking is involved.
How long is the Padgett Mill Trek?
The Padgett Mill Trek is approximately one hour long, taking you through scenic forested trails in the Smoky Mountains.
What’s the difficulty level of the Padgett Mill Trek?
The trek is rated easy to moderate, with some elevation changes and uneven terrain.
Do the llamas spit, kick or bite?
No. While spitting is a natural behavior for llamas, they will not spit on hikers. These llamas have been thoroughly and properly trained. They are very gentle and do not exhibit aggressive behaviors such as biting, spitting or kicking, toward people. A llama may kick if it is startled, so Smoky Mountain Llama Treks cautions guests not to stand where the llamas cannot see them.
Can we ride the llamas?
No, although they are great pack-animals, llamas cannot support weight directly on their spines. Pack saddles distribute weight evenly over the llama’s back and sides.
What happens if I drop the llama’s lead rope?
The llama may wander to the side of the trail to nibble on grass or leaves, but it will probably just stand and wait for you to pick it up.
What happens if my llama eats a poisonous plant?
There are only 3 plants that a llama should not eat. Your guide will show you pictures of them before you leave and will point them out as you pass them along the trails. If your llama grabs a bad leaf or two, there is no need to panic, a few leaves are harmless.
Can I pet the llamas?
Yes.
Is there a guide?
Yes, there are one or two guides leading every trek. Guides are trained in CPR and emergency first aid to ensure your safety along the trails.
Will we be hiking with others?
Small hiking groups are often combined. If others have reserved on the same day, all will hike together. If you would rather hike without others, please request a private hike when you make your reservation.
Can children join the Padgett Mill Trek?
Yes, children are welcome on the Padgett Mill Trek as long as they are comfortable with the easy-to-moderate difficulty of the trail.
Can children hike without their parents?
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can we bring our dog(s)?
No, unfamiliar dog(s) could upset the llamas (or vice versa).
What happens if I need to rest during the hike?
The tour makes many frequent stops to rest and drink. If you need to rest longer or more often, please let your guide know.
What happens if I can’t hike the entire trail?
They will not force hikers to continue if they feel they cannot go on. Hikers may return to the trailhead (on their own) while the rest of the group continues on the trek. If this should happen, unfortunately, you will not receive a refund.
How do we get back?
All trails are circular loops and end up at the same trailhead where your trek began.
Are beverages or water provided on any treks?
No, you must bring your own drinks. Please bring at least two drinks per person in hot summer months. They will provide coolers with ice that the llamas will carry for you.
Can we bring alcohol?
No. Alcohol is not permitted.
What else can I bring along?
Cameras, video cameras, cell phones (though you may not have cell service on all of the trails), sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, bug spray, any medications you may need, EpiPen® if you are concerned about allergic reactions.
What should I leave at home?
Please do not bring MP3 players, games, or computers. Large purses and/or backpacks should also be left behind. If you feel you must bring extra items, you will have to carry them.
Are there restrooms along the trails?
Yes, the Padgett Mill, Trident Trail and Moonshine treks have bathrooms.
Will I get wet or muddy on the trail?
Expect some mud on the trails if it has been rainy a few days before your trek.
Will I step in manure?
The llamas usually ‘go’ while standing in water. While there may be some llama manure on the trails, you might not even notice it. A llama’s three-chamber digestive system is very efficient, and their manure contains less organic content than that of other livestock.
