Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Forest, waterfall, and high-ridge hikes from Newfound Gap Road and Cades Cove.
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Sugarland Mountain Trail
Plan Sugarland Mountain Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Alum Cave Trail to Mount Le Conte
A sustained forest and ridge climb past Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluffs to Mount Le Conte.
Grapeyard Ridge Trail
Plan Grapeyard Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Maddron Bald Trail
Plan Maddron Bald Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Old Settlers Trail
Plan Old Settlers Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Brushy Mountain Trail
Plan Brushy Mountain Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Kanati Fork Trail
Plan Kanati Fork Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Lakeshore Trail near Fontana
Plan Lakeshore Trail near Fontana in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Thomas Divide Trail
Plan Thomas Divide Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Noland Creek Trail
Plan Noland Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Roundtop Trail
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Abrams Falls Trail in the Great Smokies
A rolling forest hike to a powerful 25-foot waterfall and broad pool.
Chimney Tops Overlook Trail
A steep 3.5-mile Smokies hike to the legal overlook below Chimney Tops.
Grotto Falls Trail in the Smokies
A shaded forest hike to the only Smokies waterfall with a maintained trail behind it.
Rainbow Falls Trail in the Smokies
A strenuous 5.6-mile Smokies climb to an 80-foot waterfall.
Ramsey Cascades Trail
An 8-mile strenuous Smokies hike to the park’s tallest waterfall.
Kuwohi Observation Tower Trail
A short steep paved climb to the highest point in the Smokies.
Laurel Falls Trail
A paved but uneven climb through forest to an 80-foot waterfall divided by a walkway between upper and lower cascades.
Porters Creek Trail
A creekside forest walk past historic sites, spring wildflowers, and a side path to Fern Branch Falls.
Andrews Bald Trail
A high-elevation descent and return climb to a grassy bald with broad views across the southern Smokies.
Charlies Bunion via Appalachian Trail
A rolling high-ridge hike on the Appalachian Trail to a rocky outcrop with long views into the central Smokies.
Gregory Bald via Gregory Ridge Trail
A long ridge ascent to an open bald known for mountain views and seasonal flame azaleas.
Spruce Flats Falls Trail
A short, rugged forest hike to a multi-tier waterfall in the Middle Prong watershed.
Deep Creek Three Waterfalls Loop
A compact loop linking Tom Branch Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Juney Whank Falls through a lush creek valley.
Little River Trail to Huskey Branch Falls
A gentle historic roadbed follows the Little River through forest to a small cascade at Huskey Branch.
Schoolhouse Gap Trail
A gentle historic roadbed through hardwood forest, spring wildflowers, and quiet drainages near Townsend.
Rich Mountain Loop Trail
A long Cades Cove loop climbing from open valley edges into forested Rich Mountain before descending past historic sites.
Boogerman Trail Loop
An old-growth forest loop through Cataloochee with giant trees, creek crossings, and traces of former homesteads.
Deep Creek to Indian Creek Falls
A family-friendly creek walk to a graceful waterfall, with optional views of nearby Tom Branch Falls.
Mount Cammerer via Low Gap Trail
A demanding climb to a historic stone fire lookout with sweeping views over the eastern Smokies.
Hen Wallow Falls Trail
A forest climb on Gabes Mountain Trail to a tall, narrow waterfall.
Little River Trail
A broad former road follows the Little River past forest, wildflowers, and historic remains.
Mount LeConte via The Boulevard Trail
A long Appalachian Trail and ridge route to Mount LeConte with sustained climbing and broad mountain views.
Baskins Creek Falls Trail
A steep forest route to a two-tier waterfall in a quiet drainage.
Meigs Creek Trail
A quieter trail climbing from The Sinks into forest and repeatedly crossing Meigs Creek.
Kephart Prong Trail
A creekside forest hike past historic Civilian Conservation Corps remains to Kephart Shelter.
Smokemont Loop Trail
A substantial forest loop climbing above the Oconaluftee valley before descending along Bradley Fork.
Cove Hardwood Nature Trail
A short self-guiding loop through rich cove hardwood forest known for spring wildflowers.
Chestnut Top Trail
A steady ridge climb known for spring wildflowers and views through open forest.
Ace Gap Trail
A long, quieter ridge hike through dry forest with seasonal wildflowers and historic traces.