Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Greenbrier Ridge Trail
| Length | about 4.1 miles as mapped by NPS |
|---|---|
| Surface | Native |
| High point | about 4,770 ft |
| Low point | about 3,190 ft |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
At a glance
- Area: Greenbrier / Porters Creek, TN
- Route: Out and back
- Length: 8.0 miles round trip; about 4.1 miles mapped by the National Park Service
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Surface: Native
- Elevation: About 3,190 feet at the lowest point and about 4,770 feet at the highest point
Getting to the trailhead
The trail is near Davis Ridge, about 0.1 miles away. Big Medicine Gap and Indian Flats Falls are each about 0.9 miles away.
Sugarlands Visitor Center is about 9 miles away. Gatlinburg, TN, is about 12 straight-line miles away. Pigeon Forge, TN, is about 15 straight-line miles away.
Cherokee, NC, is about 20 straight-line miles away. Nearby airports include McGhee Tyson Airport and Asheville Regional Airport.
On the trail
The route climbs Greenbrier Ridge above Greenbrier Cove. It passes through old-growth cove hardwood forest containing some of the park’s largest trees.
The ridge provides broad sightlines toward the LeConte mountains and nearby higher terrain. Greenbrier Cove is also known for spring wildflowers.
When to go
Spring brings wildflowers to Greenbrier Cove. Check current conditions and alerts on the park’s National Park Service website before choosing a date.
Before you go
This strenuous route has a native surface. The mapped elevation ranges from about 3,190 feet to about 4,770 feet.
Carry water, pack layers, follow posted rules, and leave no trace. Review current park conditions and alerts before leaving.
Questions
How long is Greenbrier Ridge Trail?
It is listed as 8.0 miles round trip and about 4.1 miles as mapped by the National Park Service.
How difficult is Greenbrier Ridge Trail?
The trail is rated strenuous.
Is Greenbrier Ridge Trail an out-and-back route?
Yes. The route type is out and back.
What is the elevation on Greenbrier Ridge Trail?
The mapped route ranges from about 3,190 feet to about 4,770 feet.
What can visitors see along Greenbrier Ridge Trail?
The trail passes old-growth hardwoods and offers perspectives toward the LeConte mountains and adjacent high country.
Nearby
Places
- Davis Ridge
- Big Medicine Gap
- Indian Flats Falls
On the map
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