Take a Hike!
This lovely June weekend, take a hike and see for yourself the marvelous natural treasures you can find only in the Smoky Mountains! From unique flower hybridization patterns, majestic waterfalls, nearly vertical slopes of rock and greenery, to historic settlement remains, the Smoky Mountains should be explored and enjoyed during your Pigeon Forge vacation!
Here are just a few hiking options, compliments of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club:
June 24: This is a very difficult seven-mile challenge up Roaring Fork to Mount LeConte. The elevation gain of 2,700 feet and the rough off-trail terrain is meant for only the toughest hiker. Call leaders Dick (865-483-3792) and Alan (865-908-9867) for more details.
June 24: The hike through Baskin Creek Trail to the falls is an easy, short, 3.3 mile stroll! Meet the group at 8 Saturday morning in the Alcoa Food City parking lot. Contact the group leader, Laura, at 865-985-3194 with questions.
June 24-25: Take a backpacking excursion to Hazel Creek this weekend! The 12-mile journey is moderately difficult, but promised to be fun filled with historic scenery to boot. The trip embarks with a boat ride up Fontana Lake, then a six-mile hike to Campsite 83. On the way notice the remains of historic towns Proctor and Medlin. At night, peer into the darkness, and if you are lucky, you will catch the very end of the rare synchronous firefly mating ritual. The fireflies inhabit the area around the campsite. Call trail leader, Kathleen (865-696-0256) for more information and to register.
If you prefer to venture into the woods on your own and view the Smoky Mountain scenery at your own pace, be sure to visit our Smoky Mountain page for more hiking ideas and trail information.