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Trails
Trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
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Alum Cave Trail
Streamside climb to Arch Rock, big views, and a towering bluff
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Gregory Ridge Trail
Steep, shaded grind to a flower studded bald with huge views.
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Clingmans Dome Trail
Short, steep paved climb to 360° views from the Smokies’ rooftop
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Charlies Bunion (Appalachian Trail)
Bite-size AT ridge walk to a dramatic, cliffy rock perch
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Gregory Bald Trail
Shorter, steeper path to azalea-famous summit meadow views
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Low Gap Trail
Steep climb from Cosby to the AT; shortest route to Mount Cammerer.
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Kuwohi Trail
Short, steep paved climb to the Smokies highest 360-degree view
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Mount Cammerer Trail
Steep grind to a classic CCC fire tower with all day ridge views
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Grotto Falls Trail
Shaded forest stroll to a waterfall you can walk behind
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Abrams Falls Trail
Rolling creekside hike to the park’s most voluminous waterfall
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Rainbow Falls Trail
Steady creekside climb to an 80-foot falls with afternoon rainbows.
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Appalachian Trail: Newfound Gap to Charlie’s Bunion
High-ridge Smokies hike to a cliffy perch with border-to-border views
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Ramsey Cascades Trail
Steep, rugged climb to the park's tallest accessible waterfall
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Middle Prong Trail
Waterfall-rich railbed to Indian Flats Falls, CCC relics along the way
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Baxter Creek Trail
Relentless climb to Mt. Sterling’s fire tower through old-growth woods
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Trillium Gap Trail
Waterfall-to-summit grind with llamas, wildflowers, and Le Conte views
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Bullhead Trail
Steep, view-packed climb to Mount Le Conte with wildfire vistas
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Boulevard Trail
Long, rolling ridge to Mt. LeConte with big views and fewer crowds
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The Jump Off Trail
Airy cliff overlook off the AT with big views and fewer crowds
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Shuckstack Fire Tower Trail
Steep AT climb to a 1934 fire tower with huge 360-degree views
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Deep Creek Trail
Creekside waterfalls, easy walking, and summer tubing scene
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Deep Creek Waterfall Loop
Three waterfalls on a gentle loop near Bryson City
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Laurel Falls Trail
Paved climb to an 80 foot, photogenic Smokies waterfall
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Chimney Tops Trail
Short, steep stair master to a big-view overlook—worth the burn.
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Andrews Bald Trail
Moderate hike to the Smokies’ highest grassy bald with big views
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Porters Creek Trail
Creekside history, lush spring blooms, and a hidden cascade payoff
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Albright Grove Loop Trail
A quiet, big-tree ramble in rare old-growth cove hardwoods.
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Forney Ridge Trail
High-elevation descent from Clingmans Dome to a big-view grassy bald
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Little River Trail
Gentle riverside walk with history, wildflowers, and easy turnarounds
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Maddron Bald Trail
Old-growth glory to a heath bald with solitude and creek drama
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Forney Creek Trail
Wild, water-rich backcountry with big climbs and many creek fords
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Big Creek Trail to Mouse Creek Falls
Gentle creekside hike to a 45 ft falls and hidden swim hole
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Look Rock Tower Trail
Short, paved climb to big Smokies-and-valley views from a tower
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Deep Creek Three Waterfalls Loop
Three waterfalls, one easy loop—crowded in summer, lovely in winter
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Kephart Prong Trail
Creekside hike with CCC relics and log bridges to a backcountry shelter
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Road Prong Trail
Rugged creekside climb with cascades and solitude off 441
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Brushy Mountain Trail
Heath-bald summit views by quiet grind or via Grotto Falls
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Bote Mountain Trail
Relentless ridge climb to Spence Field, with a Rocky Top bonusChallenging
Cataloochee Divide Trail
Quiet ridge walk with big views and a Hemphill Bald bonus
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Hazel Creek Trail
Remote creekside ramble to Smokies history, best reached by boat
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Buckeye Trail
Short, rugged climb to a photogenic, multi-tier waterfall.
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Cucumber Gap Loop
Shady Elkmont loop with river, roots, and Smokies history.
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Thunderhead Prong Quiet Walkway
Shaded creekside stroll to a steel bridge and boulder filled prongEasy
Indian Creek Trail
Two waterfalls, easy grades, big payoff in under two miles
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Baskins Creek Trail
Quieter waterfall hike with a steep finish and a big reward
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Gabes Mountain Trail
Lush forest walk to a 90-foot fan waterfall near Cosby.
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Mount Sterling Trail
Relentless climb to a 360° panorama from a swaying historic tower.
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Jakes Creek Trail
Steady Elkmont climb past ghost town ruins, creeks, and Avent Cabin.
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Twentymile Loop Trail
Quiet creek-and-forest loop with footlog crossings and cascades.
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Chestnut Top Trail
Wildflower-rich ridge walk with optional shorter turnaround
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Eagle Creek Trail
Remote, ford-filled climb from Fontana Lake to the Smokies’ crest
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Bradley Fork Trail
Gentle creekside miles to bridges, cascades, and a quiet lunch spot.
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Twentymile Trail
Creekside climb to the AT with a Shuckstack tower payoffChallenging
Noland Divide Trail
Long ridge walk with solitude and big views at Lonesome Pine
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Spruce Flats Falls Trail
Short, rooty climb to a four-tier cascade in the Tremont area
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Boogerman Trail
Old-growth giants and many creek fords in Cataloochee’s quiet loop
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Snake Den Ridge Trail
Big, steady climb from Cosby to the AT with history and solitude.
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Ferguson Cabin Trail
Historic homestead loop with ridge views above Maggie Valley
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Schoolhouse Gap Trail
Wide, flower-rich stroll with easy grades and a quiet vibe
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Meigs Creek Trail
Creek-hopping to a quiet cascade from The Sinks.
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Little Cataloochee Trail
Quiet history hike to cabins, a church, and elk country
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Goldmine Loop Trail
Walk the Road to Nowhere tunnel to a quiet Fontana Lake cove
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Dry Sluice Gap Trail
Steep, scenic drop from the AT into lush Bradley Fork coves
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Grapeyard Ridge Trail
Historic creek crossings to a hidden 1920s steam engine
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Rough Fork Trail
Creekside stroll to historic homestead, with elk in Cataloochee
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Little Greenbrier Trail
Quiet ridge climb with history detours and a Laurel Falls connection
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Old Settlers Trail
Long, quiet traverse of Smokies homesteads, chimneys, and creeks
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Smokemont Loop Trail
Riverside warmup, then a stout climb to quiet Smokies views
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Noland Creek Trail
Quiet creek roadbed with history, bridges, and trouty vibes.
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Fork Ridge Trail
Steep, remote descent from Clingmans Dome Road to Deep Creek
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Cove Hardwood Nature Trail
Short, flower-rich loop through classic Smokies cove forest.
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Cosby Nature Trail
Shady creekside loop with kid friendly bridges and quiet Cosby vibes
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Little Brier Gap Trail
Easy creekside stroll to the Walker Sisters’ historic homestead.
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Lead Cove Trail
Steady climb to Bote Mountain with quiet woods and wildflowers
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Lynn Camp Prong Trail
Quiet streamside connector with rock hops, camps, and loop options
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Huskey Gap Trail
Steady climb to a historic gap with peak spring wildflowers
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Mingus Creek Trail
Shady, historic climb along Mingus Creek to quiet Deeplow Gap
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Enloe Creek Trail
Steep, remote Smokies creek gorge with bridges, cascades, and solitude
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Caldwell Fork Trail
Wet, woodsy connector with a giant poplar and Boogerman loop option
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Rich Mountain Loop Trail
Cades Cove escape: wildflowers, history, and a quiet ridge loop.
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Sunkota Ridge Trail
Quiet ridge walk above Deep Creek with waterfalls on the approaches
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Chasteen Creek Trail
Creekside walk to a photogenic cascade and a quiet backcountry.
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Sugarland Mountain Trail
Quiet ridge run from Gatlinburg to the AT with spruce fir vibes
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Lower Mount Cammerer Trail
A quiet, gentle climb with streams and a bonus Sutton Ridge view
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Lakeshore Trail
Remote Smokies traverse with history, creeks, and hard-earned miles
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Kanati Fork Trail
Relentless climb, stellar spring wildflowers, and quiet cove forest
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West Prong Trail
Forested climb to a quiet riverside camp and Bote Mountain
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Noah "Bud" Ogle Nature Trail
Easy loop through a historic homestead with cabin, mill, and brook
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Spruce‑Fir Nature Trail
Tiny loop, big mood: a cool, mossy slice of boreal forest.
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Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
Paved half-mile loop with riverside views and Smokies history
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Metcalf Bottoms Trail
Shady, kid friendly stroll to an 1882 log schoolhouse and cemetery
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Little Bottoms Trail
Creekside connector with solitude, roots, and splashy stream hops
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Oconaluftee River Trail
Flat riverside stroll where elk and wildflowers steal the show
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Flat Creek Trail
Shady creekside wander with rare velvety grass and a picnic finish
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Finley Cane Trail
Shady forest stroll with creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels
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Meigs Mountain Trail
Quiet, history rich ridge walk with mellow grades and splashy fords
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Old Sugarlands Trail
Quieter Smokies walk mixing river sounds, ruins, and CCC history.
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Cove Mountain Trail
Forest climb above Laurel Falls to a closed 1935 fire tower.
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Thomas Divide Trail
Quiet Smokies ridge walk with flowers, solitude, and few big views
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Juney Whank Falls Trail
Up-close footbridge views on a short, steep Deep Creek waterfall loop.
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Cataract Falls Trail
Easy creekside stroll to a pretty 25 foot waterfall near Gatlinburg
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Elkmont Nature Trail
Easy 0.8-mile loop with creek crossing, rhododendron, and spring blooms
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Elijah Oliver Cabin Access Trail
Easy stroll to a historic dogtrot homestead in quiet Cades Cove
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Fighting Creek Nature Trail
Easy loop to a historic cabin and creekside forest near Sugarlands
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Cades Cove Nature Trail
Shady loop with a creek and real wildlife chances off the Loop Road
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Crooked Arm Trail
Short, steep grind above Cades Cove with a fickle little waterfall.
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Gatlinburg Trail
Flat riverside stroll linking Sugarlands to town, dog and bike friendly.
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Chestnut Branch Trail
Steady creekside climb to the AT with lush forest and solitude
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Twin Creeks Trail
Quiet woods walk near Gatlinburg with creeks, history, and a fairy house
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Sweat Heifer Creek Trail
Steep, waterfall-studded connector that earns its sweaty name.
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Cooper Road Trail
Long, quiet old road between Cades Cove and Abrams Creek
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Smokemont Nature Trail
Shady 0.6-mile loop by Smokemont Campground with bridges and blooms
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