Book a Women's Guided Backpacking Trip with Wildwood Hiking Company

Looking for an adventure just for women? Check out one of our women's backpacking trips for 2026!

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Explore with Wildwood Hiking Company

Welcome to Wildwood Hiking Company, where we strive to design and lead the Best Women's Guided Backpacking Trips in East Tennessee. We believe every woman deserves more time outdoors, and our mission is to help you build the confidence, skills, and experience you need to chase your own adventures — in the mountains and beyond.

Check out the trips we have planned for 2026, or contact us to plan a private trip.
We can't wait to see you on the trail!
Six women standing on a hiking trail with backpacks and trekking poles

Backpacking With Wildwood Hiking Co.

Discover the adventure of a lifetime with Wildwood Hiking Company’s 2026 Women’s Guided Backpacking Trips. Designed and led by experienced female guides, these trips create a supportive, encouraging space where women can explore the mountains with confidence. From misty ridgelines and cascading waterfalls to quiet forest trails and sweeping overlooks, every journey is crafted to help you connect with nature and your own inner strength.

Our small-group experiences are customized for all experience levels, allowing you to grow at your own pace with personalized guidance along the way. With carefully planned itineraries, high quality gear, nourishing meals, and transportation included, all you have to do is show up ready to move, learn, and have fun. Whether you’re spotting wildlife, sharing stories around the campfire, or gazing at the stars, these trips are about more than the miles — they’re about building confidence, community, and a lifelong love for adventure.

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Considering a Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail?

Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is a life-changing experience, and many people put this epic adventure on their bucket list. But not many can say that they've hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, nearly 2,200 miles of rugged wilderness terrain covering 14 states from Georgia to Maine. In fact, over 3,000 people attempt to thru-hike the trail each year, but only 20-25% make it all the way! If the A.T. is on your bucket list, check out our resources for AT Thru-Hikers.

Thru-Hiking Resources

Explore the Wild with an Experienced Backpacking Guide

Hi, I'm Nicole, founder of Wildwood Hiking Company! I started Wildwood after 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 my experiences helped me gain the strength and courage to go out and build a life I love! I hope to share my passion for the outdoors and the joy and beauty of nature with others through backpacking.

About Your Guide

  • From Classroom to Trail:
    How Nicole Built a Business Around Hiking

    After trekking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, Nicole turned her passion for the outdoors into a career by founding Wildwood Hiking Company. Now, she leads multi-day group hikes, shares expert tips on backpacking, and creates space for more people to experience nature together.

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  • Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail: Episode #476- Nicole Markovich (Droplet)

    Nicole Markovich joins us on the podcast to tell us about her 2022 AT thru-hike, the drastic changes to her life that ensued, and the ultimate formation of a business that encompassed both her teaching and backpacking experience.

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  • Meet Nicole Markovich of Wildwood Hiking Company

    This is now my 3rd season guiding backpacking trips and I absolutely love it! I plan and guide women’s backpacking trips, where I teach women how to backpack and hike safely and confidently in the backcountry. I teach skills like trail navigation, water filtration, cooking meals, how to set up tents, how to pack their gear, and basic wilderness safety.

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