Tennessee Guided Kayaking, Backpacking, and Hiking Tours
TN Outdoor Guides is a locally owned and operated eco-tourism company based out of Cookeville, TN offering adventure seekers an inside entry into outdoor journeys throughout Middle Tennessee.
Our tours include hiking, backpacking, and kayaking trips at some of the most beautiful natural locations in Tennessee.
Announcement: Day Tours Begin April 2022
Hiking Blog
Spring Camping & Hiking: Tennessee’s Best Spring Backpacking Trips
Who doesn’t love a spring backpacking adventure? The air is perfectly crisp—refreshing compared to the summer heat and winter freeze. The crowds are thinner, too, with the full-season swing still a couple months away. And to be honest, spring flowers and snowmelt...
What is TN Outdoor Guides?
Welcome to our website! You are probably asking yourself, what is TN Outdoor Guides, and what are they all about? TN Outdoor Guides was founded in 2020 as a premier guided hike and backcountry tour guide company offering guided hikes to Tennessee’s most beautiful and...
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Reggae on the River Float to Fancher Falls 6/9/2024
About TN Outdoor Guides
Welcome to the premier eco-tourism company in Tennessee! TN Outdoor Guides provides guided hiking, backpacking, and kayaking tours throughout Middle Tennessee. To find out more about our mission, vision, and what makes our organization different visit our ABOUT US link above.
Our experienced local guides have extensive knowledge of many scenic areas throughout Middle Tennessee and spend a great deal of their off time continuing to explore to expand on and improve our tour locations and options.
Our Mission & Vision
Leave No Trace! The preservation of the planet is of the utmost importance. With that in mind we practice and promote “Leave no trace” methods in our personal lives, with our guides, and with our guests as part of our effort to keep the areas we serve immaculate for generations to come.
Be Local! Show Local Love! We believe in, partner with, and support local businesses and give back to the communities we serve.
Come get lost with us and connect with mother nature! Book your adventure now! Get Outside! It’s a Movement!
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April RayJuly 25, 2022.Amazing trip with Erik. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. highly recommend.recommends
Susan McNew PadronJuly 18, 2022.Super friendly and fun! I'll be doing more tours with them and I can't wait!recommends
Vicki HargisJuly 16, 2022.One of the best kayak tours I have ever been on. Eric and Tristica are both amazing and they made sure we had a great time! I would highly recommend 😊recommends
Kiah HamesJune 24, 2022.We had a blast today with Tn outdoor guides!! We went on the calf killer river and it was a lot of fun! We saw herons, turtles, deer, and even a Turkey flying across the river. That was neat to see I’ve never seen one fly before!! We also Got to see a little waterfall and remains of an old cotton mill and suspension bridge! Definitely recommend a trip with them!!recommends
Kacie GarrisonJune 24, 2022.We had a great trip with Erik! Loved seeing all the wildlife and historical sights.recommends
Jessica Flatt WilmothJune 24, 2022.It was my 1st time in a kayak...I had so much fun and Trist and Erik went above and beyond to make me feel at ease. Absolutely doing this again!recommends
Summer Dees SilvaJune 21, 2022.You will be in awe of nature and this beautiful world all over again when you see Burgess Falls. Erik and Alex were the best with such jovial and helpful personalities. I definitely recommend this guided kayak tour! I couldn't have had a better experience. Also, take their advice and hike to the top of the falls after. You won't regret it!recommends
Loretta Nichols FairJune 21, 2022.I have been wanting to see Burgess Falls for some time now. Tennessee Outdoor Guides is the best outfitter to see this. Eric and Alex were awesome. Super friendly guys and made sure our group had the best experience. Highly recommend.recommends
Amy KnappJune 19, 2022.A beautiful day on the water with a great guide and an amazing adventure. I highly recommend to all, it’s so relaxing.recommends
Andrea MeyersJune 19, 2022.We did Reggae on the River with Austin Grimm and it was amazing!! Such a wonderful tour with great music and great people. Everything was organized so well, all we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy the River, Reggae and sunshine! Can’t wait to do embark on another adventure with Tennessee Outdoor Guides!
Guided Hiking, Backcountry, & Kayaking Trips
Day Hikes
Day hikes are designed to pack in as much sightseeing as possible across multiple locations.
Overnight Hikes
Overnight hikes are backcountry hiking and camping trips that involve a one to three night’s stay outdoors.
Kayak Trips
Join a growing group of kayak enthusiasts to venture into some of the best waterways in Middle and Eastern Tennessee.
Water Fall Tours
Waterfall tours feature access to several waterfalls during a single day trip across Middle Tennessee.
1 Day Kayak Burgess Falls Paddling Trip
1 Day Cummins and Carmac Day Hike
3 Day Virgin Falls Backpacking Trip
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Ready to Make the Memories of a Lifetime?
Now that you’ve seen what we’re all about, what are you waiting for? Book your favorite amazing adventure now and join us while spots are still available. You can find all our available adventures on our Guided Adventures page.