Silvermine Trail

This gentle out-and-back trail begins on the edge of town and follows Silvermine Creek deep into a rich cove forest. In Spring there is an array of wildflowers, Summer offers the dense canopy and cool creek crossings as a respite from the heat, Fall dazzles with the changing foliage, and Winter brings the the still quiet of the forest. Learn about llamas, the Appalachian Trail, Hot Springs history, and Southern Appalachia’s biodiversity.

*Your feet may get wet on this one - I recommend sandals or a change of shoes/socks for after the trip.*

Due to the parking, this trip can only support a maximum of three llamas.

Cost: $60 per adult, $30 per child (under 16), plus tax.

Duration: 1.5 hours, 1.5 mile out-and-back trail (easy).

Farm Visit

Come and visit the llamas at the farm! You’ll have the opportunity to feed and brush the llamas, watch a catch-and-halter demonstration, walk the llamas around the pasture (or down to the French Broad River), and learn about llama training and care. Great for younger kids and those with mobility concerns!

Cost/Duration: $25 per person for a one (1) hour visit. Children under 5 are free. Group rates for parties over 5 are available for the farm visit only.

Visits to the farm are by appointment only! Our farm is not open to the general public.

Private, Overnight, and Multi-Day Trips

Any of our standard treks or visits can be converted to a private trip! Perhaps you have an anniversary, birthday, or just want to have the trip to yourself, our llamas are here to help you out! Please include “Private Trip” in the subject line of your inquiry. Additional charge of $10/person.

For overnight and multi-day expeditions, please contact us for an individualized quote. Wilderness guiding is our passion, and the overnight trips showcase the unique potential of llama-packing for exploring the beauty of the backcountry. We have facilitated company or camp retreats, rites-of-passage experiences, hunting and fishing trips, and wilderness survival expeditions just to name a few! The Hot Springs valley is surrounded by miles of wilderness in every direction—our standard trips listed above only scratch the surface! Let’s work together to custom design an experience that supports your interests and goals!

Inquire about a trek with the Llamas of Hot Springs:

Policies:

• Reservations:

  • Trip invoice must be paid in full in order to hold your reservation. If your payment is not received within 72 hours of making your initial reservation, you will NOT be confirmed as booked and may lose your date to other guests.

• Cancellations & Refunds:

  • We are a small, family-owned business, so rescheduling your trip is always preferred over outright cancellations. However, full refunds are available up to 14 days prior to your reserved trip date. Within the 2-week window and up to 72 hours prior to your trip, a 60% refund is available. Due to the level of preparation involved in getting our llamas ready on the day of your trip, we will offer a 35% refund for day-of cancellations. Please contact us in the case of an emergency and we will try to work something out!

  • In the case of severe weather conditions or other unexpected, disruptive event we cannot anticipate or control, we may elect to cancel your scheduled trip and you will be invited to reschedule, or if not possible, offered a full refund.

  • However, our trekking tours operate RAIN or SHINE! As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” Dress appropriately!

• Misc:

  • No dogs.

  • While we intend to have a llama for each adult in your party, with larger groups, you may be asked to share a llama. Typically we bring along one llama per adult guest each trip unless otherwise discussed.

  • Each adult must sign a waiver (see below) before participating. You may print, sign, and bring it with you when you arrive, or e-sign and email to david@hotspringsllamas.org. Physical copies are also available on-site.

Our guide and outfitting service is permitted to operate in Pisgah National Forest by the United States Forest Service

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