Hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains

Abrams Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park leads through forest to a waterfall and deep pool.

Ace Gap Trail is a moderate, forested point-to-point route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Albright Grove NatureTrail Trail explores old-growth forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Anthony Creek Trail is a strenuous forest route from Cades Cove toward Spence Field in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Appalachian Trail crosses Great Smoky Mountains National Park between Fontana Dam and Davenport Gap.

Balsam Mountain Trail crosses high-elevation, old-growth forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Balsam Point Quiet Walkway is an easy, short forest path in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Baskins Creek Trail offers a moderate forest hike to a waterfall, ridge views, and historic sites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Baxter Creek Trail is a strenuous forest climb to Mount Sterling and its fire tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bear Creek Trail is a moderate backcountry route through the Hazel Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Beard Cane Trail is a native-surface, one-way route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Beech Flats Quiet Walkway is an easy, short forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Beech Gap Trail is a moderate, high-elevation forest hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Big Creek Trail is an easy, out-and-back route to Midnight Hole Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Big Fork Ridge Trail is a strenuous ridge route from Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Big White Oak Quiet Walkway is an easy, mostly flat forest path in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bone Valley Trail explores historic sites and regenerated forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Hazel Creek area.

Boogerman Trail is a moderate forest loop through old-growth trees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bote Mountain Trail is a strenuous ridge route through changing forest communities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Boulevard Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park links peaks, viewpoints, a lodge, and a shelter along about 5.2 miles.

Bradley Fork Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows creeks and forest before climbing through rocky backcountry.

Brushy Mountain Trail is a strenuous forest climb to a rocky summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bullhead Trail is a one-way, native-surface route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a waterfall along the way.

Cabin Flats Trail is a moderate route to a creekside backcountry campsite in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cades Cove Nature Trail is an easy interpretive loop through meadow and forest edge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Caldwell Fork Trail follows a creek through mature cove hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Camel Gap Trail is a strenuous backcountry climb through changing forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cane Creek Trail explores diverse, low-elevation forest in the Abrams Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cataloochee Divide Trail follows about 6.4 miles of native surface in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Chasteen Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows mountain streams through hardwood forest to a cascade.

Chestnut Branch Trail is a moderate forest route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Big Creek area.

Chestnut Top Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park climbs through hardwood forest toward a historic chestnut ridgetop.

Chimney Tops Trail is a steep, strenuous hike to mountain views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cold Spring Gap Trail is a strenuous western route through changing forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cooper Road Trail follows a historic, gently graded route through the western side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cosby Nature Trail is an easy, short forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cove Hardwood Nature Trail explores a diverse forest and lush mountainside in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cove Mountain Trail crosses varied elevations near waterfalls and peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Crib Gap Trail is an easy forest hike in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Crooked Arm Ridge Trail climbs through mixed hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cucumber Gap Trail offers a narrow, wooded route with stream crossings in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Curry Mountain Trail is a native-surface, one-way route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Deep Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows a creekside route past waterfalls and a valley overlook.

Deeplow Gap Trail is a moderate backcountry connector in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Deep Creek area.

Dry Sluice Gap Trail is a strenuous forest connector in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Eagle Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows about 8.6 miles of native surface.

Elkmont Nature Trail is an easy, short forest walk through a historic area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Enloe Creek Trail is a quiet, moderate forest route in the Cataloochee area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Ferguson Cabin Trail is an easy forest walk to a historic homestead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Fighting Creek Nature Trail is an easy, mostly flat forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Finley Cane Trail is an easy, forested point-to-point route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cades Cove.

Fork Ridge Trail is a strenuous ridge descent into the Deep Creek backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Forney Creek Trail crosses varied forests between Clingmans Dome and Fontana Lake in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Forney Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park descends through spruce-fir forest to open Andrews Bald.

Gabes Mountain Trail is a moderate forest hike to Hen Wallow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gatlinburg Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows a river through cove hardwood forest and welcomes pets and bikes.

Gold Mine Trail is an easy forest walk to a historic gold mine site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Goldmine Loop Trail offers an easy forest walk past a historic mining site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Goshen Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows a native-surface route past 2 cascades.

Grapeyard Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows about 7.5 miles past historic buildings.

Grassy Branch Trail is a moderate forest route in the Cataloochee and Balsam Mountain area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Greenbrier Ridge Trail is a strenuous forest hike with mountain views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gregory Bald Trail is a strenuous route to an open summit meadow in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gregory Ridge Trail is a strenuous climb through changing forest communities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Gunter Fork Trail climbs from Big Creek into remote high country in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hannah Mountain Trail is a quiet, moderate ridge route between Cades Cove and Abrams Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hatcher Mountain Trail offers a moderate forest hike and upper ridge views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hazel Creek Trail crosses varied elevations and passes historic and water features in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hemphill Bald Trail is a strenuous loop through old-growth forest and an open summit meadow in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

High Rocks Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park leads to a rocky overlook above the Forney Creek drainage.

Hughes Ridge Trail climbs from Smokemont to the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Huskey Gap Trail follows about 4.1 miles of native surface in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hyatt Ridge Trail crosses high-elevation forest and Hyatt Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Indian Creek Motor Trail is an easy, creekside forest route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Deep Creek area.

Indian Creek Trail is an easy, family-friendly waterfall hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Indian Grave Gap Trail is a moderate forest route to ridge views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jakes Creek Trail offers a moderate creekside hike with historic cabins and spring wildflowers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jenkins Ridge Trail is a strenuous, remote route through the southwestern backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jonas Creek Trail explores the Forney Creek backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, passing waterfalls and creekside forest.

Juney Whank Falls Trail is a short, easy waterfall hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Deep Creek area.

Kanati Fork Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an easy forest hike from the Kanati Fork Trailhead.

Kuwohi Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park climbs a steep paved path to a historic tower with panoramic mountain views.

Laurel Falls Quiet Walkway offers an easy, peaceful forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park leads through forest to Laurel Falls but is closed for rehabilitation.

Lead Cove Trail is a strenuous, wooded route in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Little Bottoms Trail is an easy creekside route through lush forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Little Brier Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park passes a historic schoolhouse on a native-surface route.

Little Cataloochee Trail explores cabins and a former farming community in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Little River Trail follows a former railroad bed beside the river in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Elkmont area.

Long Bunk Trail is a moderate forest route in the Cataloochee area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Long Hungry Ridge Trail is a strenuous, one-way climb through changing forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Look Rock Developed Trail is a moderate forest hike to viewpoints in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lost Cove Trail explores a remote drainage in the Eagle Creek and Fontana Lake area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Low Gap Trail is a strenuous forest climb from Cosby Campground to the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lower Mount Cammerer Trail is a strenuous forest route to a historic stone fire tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lumber Ridge Trail is a one-way, native-surface route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Lynn Camp Prong Trail follows a mountain stream through old-growth forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Maddron Bald Trail is a strenuous route through old-growth forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Martins Gap Trail is a moderate backcountry connector in the Deep Creek and Sunkota Ridge area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

McKee Branch Trail is a strenuous forest route in the Cataloochee area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Meigs Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park links The Sinks with a native-surface route past Meigs Creek Cascade.

Meigs Mountain Trail is a moderate forest hike with historic remnants and spring wildflowers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Metcalf Bottoms Trail is an easy historic walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, passing a schoolhouse and homesite.

Middle Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows about 4.1 miles past cascades and a waterfall.

Mingus Creek Trail is a moderate forest hike past historic sites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Miry Ridge Trail is a strenuous ridge hike through changing forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mount Cammerer Trail leads to a stone fire tower and panoramic views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mount Sterling Ridge Trail crosses a high, forested ridge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with partial views and loop connections.

Mount Sterling Trail is a strenuous forest route to a restored fire tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Plan a hike on Newton Bald Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with access, length, elevation, and nearby parking details.

Noah ‘Bud’ Ogle Place Nature Trail offers an easy forest walk past historic buildings in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Noland Creek Trail crosses Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Clingmans Dome Road toward Fontana Lake.

Noland Divide Trail crosses a broad elevation range in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Old Settlers Trail is a long, one-way native-surface route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Old Sugarlands Trail is an easy, creekside route through a historic settlement area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Ollie Cove Trail is a moderate forest route in the Cataloochee and Big Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Palmer Creek Trail climbs from Cataloochee Valley through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Panther Creek Trail follows a creek through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Cataloochee area.

Pole Road Creek Trail follows a historic logging route through recovering forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Porters Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park leads past historic buildings to Fern Branch Falls.

Pretty Hollow Gap Trail is a strenuous forest climb from Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rabbit Creek Trail is a moderate ridge route between Cades Cove and Abrams Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rainbow Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park leads past a creek, waterfall, forest, and rocky climbs to Mount Le Conte.

Ramsey Cascades Trail is a strenuous forest hike to the park’s tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rich Mountain Trail is a strenuous forest climb with Cades Cove views and a historic cemetery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Riverview Quiet Walkway is an easy, mostly flat forest path in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Road Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows a historic road route through hardwood forest beside Road Prong Creek.

Rough Creek Trail climbs beside a rocky stream through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rough Fork Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park follows about 6.3 miles of native surface past the historic Steve Woody House.

Roundtop Trail is a one-way, native-surface route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Russell Field Trail is a strenuous climb to an open bald and ridge views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Schoolhouse Gap Trail follows about 2 miles of native surface in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Scott Mountain Trail is a strenuous, quiet climb through changing forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Smokemont Loop Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park crosses Bradley Fork and climbs through hardwood forest to ridge views.

Snake Den Ridge Trail is a strenuous forest climb to rocky ridge views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Springhouse Branch Trail is an easy forest route in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Spruce Fir Nature Trail is an easy, mostly flat forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Spruce Mountain Trail climbs through changing high-country forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Stone Pile Gap Trail is a moderate backcountry connector in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Deep Creek area.

Sugarland Mountain Trail follows about 11.8 miles through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Sugarland Valley Accessible Trail is a short, native-surface route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Sunkota Ridge Trail is a strenuous backcountry route through forested ridges in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Swallow Fork Trail is a strenuous forest climb in the Big Creek and Mount Sterling area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Sweat Heifer Creek Trail is a strenuous, one-way forest climb in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Swinging Bridge Quiet Walkway is an easy, short forest path in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Thomas Divide Trail is a strenuous ridge route through the Deep Creek and Newfound Gap Road area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Thunderhead Prong Quiet Walkway is an easy forest walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Trillium Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park climbs past Grotto Falls through diverse forest toward Mount Le Conte.

Turkeypen Ridge Trail is an easy, point-to-point ridge route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Twentymile Trail follows a creek through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park before climbing toward Sassafras Gap.

Twin Creeks Trail is an easy creekside forest walk near Sugarlands in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Welch Ridge Trail is a strenuous, remote ridge route in the Fontana and Forney Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

West Prong Trail is a moderate forest and streamside hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Wet Bottom Trail is a moderate forest route of about 1 mile in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

White Oak Branch Trail is a moderate backcountry route in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with native surfaces and mixed forest.

Wolf Ridge Trail is a strenuous climb from Twentymile to Parson Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.