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Alphabetical List Of Trails in the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 150 hiking trails. You can find all 800 miles of them below. For more information, visit our hiking in the Smokies page. You can click on many of the names below for more information on the trail.

Trail Name
Miles
Intersections

152 trails found

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1. Ace Gap
5.6
Beard Cane, Rich Mountain Rd.
2. Albright Grove Loopeasy
0.7
Maddron Bald

Trailhead:

Maddron Bald Trail

Elevation Gain:

250 ft

Intersections:

Maddron Bald

Albright Grove Loop Trail is an easy 0.7 mile loop adjacent to Maddron Bald Trail. The grove is home to one of the oldest old growth forests in the national par... [Read More +]

3. Alum Cavedifficult
5.0
Newfound Gap, Bullhead

Trailhead:

Newfound Gap Rd.

Elevation Gain:

2,929 ft

Intersections:

Newfound Gap, Bullhead

Alum Cave Trail is a 5 mile trail starting at Newfound Gap Road and intersecting with Rainbow Falls Trail near the summit of Mount LeConte. Incredible views of ... [Read More +]

4. Anthony Creekmoderate
3.6
Crib Gap, Russell Field, Bote Mountain

Trailhead:

Cades Cove Picnic Area

Elevation Gain:

1,821 ft

Intersections:

Crib Gap, Russell Field, Bote Mountain

Anthony Creek Trail is a single trail connecting the Cades Cove picnic area to Bote Mountain Trail. It is often combined with connecting trails to reach locatio... [Read More +]

5. Appalachian Traildifficult
71.7
-

Trailhead:

Fontana Dam

Elevation Gain:

6,643 ft

The Appalachian Trail Smoky Mountains segment follows the border between Tennessee and North Carolina for 71.7 miles. This hike as a whole takes an average of a... [Read More +]

6. Baskins Creekmoderate
2.7
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Grapeyard Ridge, Trillium Gap

Trailhead:

Roaring Fork Motor Tr.

Elevation Gain:

900 ft

Intersections:

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Grapeyard Ridge, Trillium Gap

Baskins Creek Trail is a relatively short hike in the middle of the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail loop. Its trailhead is near the access point for Trillium Ga... [Read More +]

7. Baxter Creekdifficult
6.6
Mt Sterling

Trailhead:

Big Creek Campground

Elevation Gain:

4,114 ft

Intersections:

Mt Sterling

Baxter Creek Trail begins at the Big Creek Campground and ascends steeply through the forest. It is one of the toughest ways to reach Mount Sterling, and some s... [Read More +]

8. Bear Creek
5.9
Welch Ridge, Lakeshore, Cold Spring Gap, Forney Creek
9. Beard Cane
4.2
Cooper Road, Hatcher Mountain
10. Beech Gap
5.3
Benton MacKaye, Hyatt Ridge
11. Benton MacKaye Connector Trail
0.8
-
12. Big Fork Ridge
3.2
Rough Fork, Caldwell Fork
13. Bone Valley
1.8
Hazel Creek
14. Boogerman
4.1
Caldwell Fork, Mckee Branch, Big Fork Ridge
15. Bote Mountainmoderate
6.9
Lead Cove, Finley Cane, West Prong, Anthony Creek, AT

Trailhead:

Laurel Creek Rd.

Elevation Gain:

3,448 ft

Intersections:

Lead Cove, Finley Cane, West Prong, Anthony Creek, AT

Bote Mountain Trail is an uphill climb all the way to the Appalachian Trail. It connects to several other trails and is often hiked as a segment of a larger hik... [Read More +]

16. Boulevardmoderate
5.4
Brushy Mountain, AT

Trailhead:

Newfound Gap, A.T.

Elevation Gain:

1,544 ft

Intersections:

Brushy Mountain, AT

The Boulevard Trail is one of the more difficult of the 6 trail options for a hike to Mt. LeConte. The trail itself is 5.4 miles long from the AT to LeConte Lod... [Read More +]

17. Bradley Forkeasy
7.3
Dry Sluice Gap, Chasteen Creek, Smokemont Loop, Tow String

Trailhead:

Smokemont Campground

Elevation Gain:

2,800 ft

Intersections:

Dry Sluice Gap, Chasteen Creek, Smokemont Loop, Tow String

Bradley Fork Trail is a wooded hike with lots of streams, creeks, wildflowers, and trail crossings. The trail itself is actually a wide gravel road making for a... [Read More +]

18. Brushy Mountaindifficult
4.9
Trillium Gap, Boulevard, Porters Creek

Trailhead:

Porters Creek Trail

Elevation Gain:

3,064 ft

Intersections:

Trillium Gap, Boulevard, Porters Creek

Brushy Mountain Trail is a connector trail between Porters Creek and Trillium Gap Trail. The trail itself is a total of 4.9 miles, but the entire hike to LeCont... [Read More +]

19. Bullheaddifficult
5.9
Old Sugarlands, Rainbow Falls

Trailhead:

Cherokee Orchard

Elevation Gain:

4,000 ft

Intersections:

Old Sugarlands, Rainbow Falls

Bullhead Trail to Mt LeConte is a 6.9 mile hike. Beginning at Cherokee Orchard in the Rainbow Falls trailhead parking lot, you can find the trailhead by heading... [Read More +]

20. Cabin Flats
0.9
Dry Sluice Gap
21. Caldwell Fork
6.3
Boogerman
22. Camel Gap
4.7
AT
23. Cane Creek
2.1
Cooper Road
24. Cataloochee Divide
6.4
McKee Branch, Hemphill Bald
25. Chasteen Creek
4.0
Bradley Fork, Enloe Creek, Hughes Ridge
26. Chestnut Branch
2.1
AT
27. Chestnut Topmoderate
4.3
Schoolhouse Gap

Trailhead:

Townsend Wye

Elevation Gain:

1,486 ft

Intersections:

Schoolhouse Gap

Chestnut Top Trail is a moderately trafficked 4.3 mile hike one way that begins at the Townsend Wye and intersects with Schoolhouse Gap Trail on the northwest e... [Read More +]

28. Chimney Topsdifficult
1.8
Road Prong, US 441

Trailhead:

Newfound Gap Rd.

Elevation Gain:

1,400 ft

Intersections:

Road Prong, US 441

The Chimney Tops Trail is a very popular hike off Newfound Gap Road. From the trailhead you will hike 0.9 of a mile before reaching the intersection with Road P... [Read More +]

29. Clingmans Dome easy
0.5
AT

Trailhead:

Clingmans Dome Road

Elevation Gain:

331 ft

Intersections:

AT

The peak of Clingmans Dome is accessible after driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walking a steep half-mile Clingmans Dome Trail. A paved t... [Read More +]

30. Clingmans Dome Bypass
0.5
AT
31. Cold Spring Gap
3.5
High Rocks, Bear Creek, Welch Ridge
32. Cooper Creek
10.5
Deeplow Gap, Mingus Creek
33. Cooper Road
2.5
Hatcher Mountain, Beard Cane, Wet Bottom
34. Cove Mountainmoderate
8.5
Sugarlands Visitor Center, Laurel Falls

Trailhead:

Sugarlands Visitor Center

Elevation Gain:

3,000 ft

Intersections:

Sugarlands Visitor Center, Laurel Falls

Cove Mountain Trail is a popular hike in Gatlinburg. From the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cataract Falls, a designated location for weddings in the national park... [Read More +]

35. Crib Gap
1.8
Anthony Creek, Turkeypen Ridge, Lead Cove
36. Crooked Arm Ridge
2.2
Scott Mountain, Rich Mountain
37. Cucumber Gapeasy
2.4
Little River

Trailhead:

Jakes Creek Trail

Intersections:

Little River

Cucumber Gap Trail is a fairly easy hike with only a slight elevation gain. It runs between Jakes Creek Trail and Little River Trail. You can find the trailhead... [Read More +]

38. Curry Mountain
3.3
Meigs Mountain, Jakes Creek
39. Deep Creek
1.7
Deep Creek Horse, Juney Whank Loop, Indian Creek, Martins Gap, Pole Road Creek, Fork Ridge
40. Deep Creek Horse Trail
14.2
Juney Whank Loop, Noland Divide, Deep Creek
41. Deeplow Gap
6.1
Thomas Divide
42. Dry Sluice Gapmoderate
4.2
Cabin Flats, Grassy Branch, Hughes Ridge

Trailhead:

Bradley Fork Trail

Elevation Gain:

2,600 ft

Intersections:

Cabin Flats, Grassy Branch, Hughes Ridge

Dry Sluice Gap Trail connects the AT to Cabin Flats Trail and Bradley Fork all the way down to the Smokemont Campground. It is often combined with surrounding t... [Read More +]

43. Eagle Creek
8.9
Lakeshore, AT
44. Elkmont Natureeasy
0.8
Little River Rd.

Trailhead:

Mids Branch

Elevation Gain:

95 ft

Intersections:

Little River Rd.

Elkmont Nature Trail is a short, moderately trafficked interpretive trail loop in Gatlinburg. This Smoky Mountains hike is designed as a self guided educational... [Read More +]

45. Enloe Creek
3.6
Hyatt Ridge, Hughes Ridge, Chasteen Creek
46. Finley Cane
2.8
Turkeypen Ridge, Lead Cove, Bote Mountain
47. Flat Creek
2.6
Heintooga Ridge Rd
48. Fork Ridgemoderate
5.1
Deep Creek Tr

Trailhead:

Clingmans Dome

Elevation Gain:

-2,605 ft

Intersections:

Deep Creek Tr

Forney Ridge Trail is a 5.4 mile hike most notable for being the route to Andrews Bald. Since the trailhead is at Clingmans Dome (the highest point in Tennessee... [Read More +]

49. Forney Creek
11.4
Jonas Creek, Forney Ridge
50. Forney Ridgemoderate
5.6
Springhouse Branch, Clingmans Dome

Trailhead:

Clingmans Dome

Elevation Gain:

-558 ft

Intersections:

Springhouse Branch, Clingmans Dome

Andrews Bald Trail is actually the first 1.8 miles of Forney Ridge Trail from the Clingmans Dome parking lot. You'll find the trailhead to the left of the base ... [Read More +]

51. Gabes Mountainmoderate
6.6
Maddron Bald

Trailhead:

Cosby Campground

Elevation Gain:

900 ft

Intersections:

Maddron Bald

Hen Wallow Falls is a 90 foot waterfall located about 2.1 miles into Gabes Mountain Trail from the trailhead at the entrance to Cosby Campground. To reach Hen W... [Read More +]

52. Gatlinburgeasy
1.9
-

Trailhead:

Sugarlands Visitor Center

Elevation Gain:

164 ft

The Gatlinburg Trail is an easy, accessible trail that runs from the Sugarlands Visitor Center and follows the river to the border of Gatlinburg. It is one of t... [Read More +]

53. Gold Mine
0.8
Cane Creek
54. Goldmine Loop
2.0
Tunnel Bypass, Whiteoak Branch
55. Goshen Prong
7.6
Little River, AT
56. Grapeyard Ridgemoderate
7.6
Baskins Creek

Trailhead:

Greenbrier Cove

Elevation Gain:

2,000 ft

Intersections:

Baskins Creek

Grapeyard Ridge Trail is a nearly 8 mile hike between Greenbrier Cove and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. It was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps... [Read More +]

57. Grassy Branch
2.5
Dry Sluice Gap
58. Greenbrier Ridge
4.2
Middle Prong, Lynn Camp Prong, AT
59. Gregory Bald
7.3
AT, Gregory Ridge, Long Hungry Ridge

Intersections:

AT, Gregory Ridge, Long Hungry Ridge

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 150 hiking trails. You can find all 800 miles of them below. For more information, visit our hiking... [Read More +]

60. Gregory Ridgedifficult
5.0
Gregory Bald, Parson Branch Rd.

Trailhead:

Parson Branch Rd.

Elevation Gain:

2,641 ft

Intersections:

Gregory Bald, Parson Branch Rd.

Gregory Ridge Trail is the more popular of the two trails leading to Gregory Bald because it is the shortest; the other trail is Gregory Bald Trail. Both trails... [Read More +]

61. Gunter Fork
4.1
Balsam Mountain, Camel Gap
62. Hannah Mountainmoderate
9.5
Rabbit Creek, Little Bottoms, Hatcher Mountain, Abrams Falls

Trailhead:

Parson Branch Rd

Elevation Gain:

1,450 ft

Intersections:

Rabbit Creek, Little Bottoms, Hatcher Mountain, Abrams Falls

Hannah Mountain Trail is a horse and hiking trail that, in it's entirety, connects Parson Branch Road to the junction of Hatcher Mountain Trail and Abrams Falls... [Read More +]

63. Hatcher Mountain
2.6
Little Bottoms, Abrams Falls, Cooper Rd, Beard Cane
64. Hazel Creek
14.7
Bone Valley, Cold Spring Gap, Jenkins Ridge, Jones Creek, Lakeshore
65. Hazel Creek Trail Access to Fontana Lake Landing
0.7
-
66. Hemphill Bald
8.4
McKee Branch, Cataloochee Divide, Caldwell Fork
67. High Rocks
0.3
Cold Springs Gap
68. Hughes Ridge
5.0
Bradley Fork, Enloe Creek, Chasteen Creek
69. Huskey Gapmoderate
4.1
Sugarland Mountain, Newfound Gap Rd

Trailhead:

Newfound Gap Rd.

Elevation Gain:

1,270 ft

Intersections:

Sugarland Mountain, Newfound Gap Rd

Huskey Gap Trail is a fairly easy trail most often associated with the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. The trail intersects with Sugarland Mountain Trail and Litt... [Read More +]

70. Hyatt Ridge
4.4
Benton MacKaye, Beech Gap
71. Indian Creek
1.8
Stone Pile Gap, Loop, Martins Gap
72. Indian Creek Motor
3.6
Deeplow Gap, Thomas Divide
73. Indian Grave Gap
3.7
Rich Mountain Loop, Rich Mountain
74. Jakes Creekmoderate
3.7
Panther Creek, Cucumber Gap, Meigs Mountain

Trailhead:

Elkmont

Elevation Gain:

1,700 ft

Intersections:

Panther Creek, Cucumber Gap, Meigs Mountain

Jakes Creek Trail in its entirety is a 3.7 mile long hike from the parking lot. To reach the actual hiking trail you must first walk on an old gravel road throu... [Read More +]

75. Jenkins Ridge
8.9
Hazel Creek, AT
76. Jonas Creek
4.1
Welch Ridge, Forney Creek
77. Juney Whank Loop
0.5
Deep Creek Horse, Deep Creek
78. Kanati Fork
2.9
Newfound Gap Rd, Thomas Divide
79. Kephart Prongmoderate
2.0
Sweat Heifer Creek, Dry Sluice Gap

Trailhead:

Newfound Gap Rd.

Elevation Gain:

850 ft

Intersections:

Sweat Heifer Creek, Dry Sluice Gap

Kephart Prong trail begins south of the Appalachian Trail in the North Carolina side of the park and intersects with Sweat Heifer Trail and Grassy Branch Trail.... [Read More +]

80. Lakeshore
34.6
Lost Cove, Eagle Creek, Ollies Cove, Hazel Creek, Bear Creek, Whiteoak Branch, AT
81. Laurel Fallseasy
4.0
Little Mt. LeConte, Cove Mountain, Sugarland Mountain

Trailhead:

Fighting Creek Gap Rd.

Elevation Gain:

396 ft

Intersections:

Little Mt. LeConte, Cove Mountain, Sugarland Mountain

Laurel Falls Trail is a popular short out-and-back hike to an 80 foot waterfall. It is widely considered to be one of the best waterfall hikes in the Smoky Moun... [Read More +]

82. Lead Covemoderate
1.8
Bote Mountain, Finley Cane, Crib Gap

Trailhead:

Laurel Creek Rd

Elevation Gain:

1,168 ft

Intersections:

Bote Mountain, Finley Cane, Crib Gap

Lead Cove Trail is a fairly easy 1.8 mile trail that is most often hiked as a route to reach Rocky Top on Thunderhead Mountain. You will find the trailhead abou... [Read More +]

83. Little Bottoms
2.5
Hatcher Mountain, Bear Cane, Abrams Falls
84. Little Brier Gapeasy
1.4
Little Mt. LeConte, Roundtop, Metcalf Bottoms

Trailhead:

Little Greenbrier School

Elevation Gain:

400 ft

Intersections:

Little Mt. LeConte, Roundtop, Metcalf Bottoms

Little Brier Gap trail is a short and easy hike suitable for children. It is most well known for the Walker Sisters Cabin, which you can find just over a mile f... [Read More +]

85. Little Cataloochie
5.2
Long Bunk, Pretty Hollow Gap, Palmer Creek
86. Little Greenbriereasy
4.3
Little Brier, Laurel Falls

Trailhead:

Wear Cove Gap Road

Elevation Gain:

1,883 ft

Intersections:

Little Brier, Laurel Falls

Little Greenbrier Trail is an easy to moderate hiking trail that intersects with Little Brier Gap trail and Laurel Falls Trail. It's a great hike to do in the f... [Read More +]

87. Little Rivereasy
6.2
Rough Creek, Huskey Gap, Goshen Prong, Cucumber Gap

Trailhead:

Elkmont

Elevation Gain:

1,213 ft

Intersections:

Rough Creek, Huskey Gap, Goshen Prong, Cucumber Gap

This easy hike runs along a pretty forest river on a wide flat road that eventually narrows into a true trail. It is often combined with Cucumber Gap Trail and ... [Read More +]

88. Long Bunk
3.6
Mt Sterling, Little Cataloochee
89. Long Hungry Ridge
4.5
Gregory Bald, Twentymile Loop
90. Loop
1.2
Deep Creek, Sunkota Ridge, Indian Creek
91. Lost Cove
2.7
Lakeshore, AT, Twentymile
92. Low Gapmoderate
5.4
AT, Lower Mt Cammerer, Snake Den Ridge

Trailhead:

Cosby Campground

Elevation Gain:

2,300 ft

Intersections:

AT, Lower Mt Cammerer, Snake Den Ridge

Low Gap Trail is the most popular route to reach the Mount Cammerer fire tower from Cosby, TN. The first 2.9 miles north of the Appalachian Trail follow Cosby C... [Read More +]

93. Lower Mount Cammerermoderate
7.5
AT, Low Gap

Trailhead:

Cosby Campground

Elevation Gain:

1,418 ft

Intersections:

AT, Low Gap

Lower Mt. Cammerer Trail provides an alternate, longer route to reach the Mount Cammerer fire tower. The more popular and shorter trail is Low Gap. Lower Mount ... [Read More +]

94. Lumber Ridgemoderate
4.1
Meigs Creek, Meigs Mountain

Trailhead:

Tremont

Elevation Gain:

1,200 ft

Intersections:

Meigs Creek, Meigs Mountain

Lumber Ridge Trail starts in the same place as the unofficial Spruce Flats Falls trail at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. The 4.1 mile out and b... [Read More +]

95. Lynn Camp Prongmoderate
3.7
Miry Ridge, Middle Prong, Mt. LeConte Ridge

Trailhead:

Middle Prong Trail

Intersections:

Miry Ridge, Middle Prong, Mt. LeConte Ridge

Lynn Camp Prong Trail is a fairly easy hike that follows a mountain stream for most of its entirety. It runs between Miry Ridge Trail and the junction of Middle... [Read More +]

96. Maddron Balddifficult
7.3
Albright Grove Loop, Snake Den Ridge

Trailhead:

https://goo.gl/maps/ZbSVYpmGmvjRUgfF8

Elevation Gain:

4,027 ft

Intersections:

Albright Grove Loop, Snake Den Ridge

Maddron Bald Trail is a 7.3 mile hike that passes Albright Grove (3 miles in) and the 5,212 foot mountaintop Maddron Bald (7 miles in). You can reach the trailh... [Read More +]

97. Martins Gap
3.0
Sunkota Ridge, Indian Creek
98. McKee Branch
2.3
Cataloochee Divide, Caldwell Fork
99. Meigs Creekmoderate
3.5
Lumber Ridge, Meigs Mountain

Trailhead:

The Sinks

Elevation Gain:

1,100 ft

Intersections:

Lumber Ridge, Meigs Mountain

Meigs Creek Trail begins at The Sinks and intersects with Meigs Mountain and Lumber Ridge trails after 3.5 miles. With 18 unbridged water crossings, this trail ... [Read More +]

100. Meigs Mountainmoderate
6.1
Jakes Creek, Lumber Ridge, Meigs Creek

Trailhead:

Elkmont

Elevation Gain:

1,479 ft

Intersections:

Jakes Creek, Lumber Ridge, Meigs Creek

Meigs Mountain Trail is a popular Elkmont trail with the trailhead accessible via Jakes Creek trail from the Elkmont parking lot. The hike continues to the junc... [Read More +]

101. Metcalf Bottomseasy
0.7
Little Brier Gap

Trailhead:

Metcalf Bottoms

Elevation Gain:

120 ft

Intersections:

Little Brier Gap

Metcalf Bottoms Trail is a very easy hike suitable for children. From the Metcalf Bottoms picnic area the trail goes northeast for less than a mile before reach... [Read More +]

102. Middle Prongeasy
4.1
Panther Creek, Lynn Camp Prong, Mt. LeConte Ridge

Trailhead:

Tremont Institute

Elevation Gain:

1,247 ft

Intersections:

Panther Creek, Lynn Camp Prong, Mt. LeConte Ridge

Middle Prong Trail is a 4.1 mile waterfall hike that is often turned into a day loop. Along the way you'll find Indian Flat Falls and Lynn Camp Falls as well as... [Read More +]

103. Mingus Creek
5.8
Deeplow Gap, Newton Bald
104. Miry Ridgemoderate
5.0
Lynn Camp Prong, Panther Creek, Jakes Creek

Trailhead:

Jakes Gap

Elevation Gain:

1,253 ft

Intersections:

Lynn Camp Prong, Panther Creek, Jakes Creek

Miry Ridge Trail is a 5 mile connector trail beginning at Jakes Gap at the end of Jakes Creek Trail and ending at a junction with the Appalachian Trail. It's mo... [Read More +]

105. Mount Cammererdifficult
0.6
AT

Trailhead:

Cosby Campground

Elevation Gain:

3,045 ft

Intersections:

AT

The 11.2 mile roundtrip hike to Mt. Cammerer via Low Gap Trail and the AT is the most popular and shortest route to reach the summit. You'll find the trailhead ... [Read More +]

106. Mount Sterling
5.3
Long Bunk
107. Mount Sterling Ridgemoderate
2.7
Pretty Hollow Gap, Balsam Mountain

Trailhead:

Mount Sterling

Elevation Gain:

716 ft

Intersections:

Pretty Hollow Gap, Balsam Mountain

Mt. Sterling Ridge Trail is a 5.3 mile horse and hiking trail on the west side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It provides access to the Mount Sterl... [Read More +]

108. Newton Bald
5.3
Thomas Divide
109. Noland Creekmoderate
10.3
Pole Road Creek, Noland Divide, Springhouse Branch

Trailhead:

Lakeview Dr

Elevation Gain:

2,500 ft

Intersections:

Pole Road Creek, Noland Divide, Springhouse Branch

Noland Creek Trail is a historical trail in the Swain County, North Carolina area of the national park. There are said to be more than 200 cemeteries around the... [Read More +]

110. Noland Divide
11.6
Pole Road Creek, Noland Creek
111. Oconaluftee River
1.6
-
112. Old Settlersdifficult
15.8
Gabes Mountain

Trailhead:

Maddron Bald / Greenbrier Cove

Elevation Gain:

3,529 ft

Intersections:

Gabes Mountain

The Old Settlers Trail is a long, historical trail between Cosby and the Greenbrier area of the national park. It features many ruins of chimneys, cemeteries, a... [Read More +]

113. Old Sugarlandseasy
3.9
Bullhead

Trailhead:

Cherokee Orchard

Elevation Gain:

1,200 ft

Intersections:

Bullhead

Old Sugarlands Trail is an easy, wide hiking and horse trail that connects Newfound Gap Road to Cherokee Orchard. It intersects with Bullhead Trail leading to M... [Read More +]

114. Ollies Cove
0.3
Lakeshore
115. Palmer Creek
3.3
Pretty Hollow Gap
116. Panther Creekdifficult
2.3
Jakes Creek, Middle Prong

Trailhead:

Jakes Gap

Elevation Gain:

1,368 ft

Intersections:

Jakes Creek, Middle Prong

Panther Creek Trail is a very steep and fairly short hike connecting Jakes Gap to a junction with Middle Prong Trail. It features one unbridged river and 9 othe... [Read More +]

117. Pole Road Creek
3.3
Noland Divide, Noland Creek, Deep Creek
118. Porters Creekmoderate
3.6
Brushy Mountain

Trailhead:

Greenbrier Cove

Elevation Gain:

699 ft

Intersections:

Brushy Mountain

Porters Creek Trail is a 3.7 mile hike from Greenbrier Cove just east of Mount LeConte. The trail is famous for wildflowers, and during the months of April and ... [Read More +]

119. Pretty Hollow Gap
5.6
Mt Sterling Ridge, Baxter Creek, Palmer Creek, Little Cataloochee
120. Rabbit Creekmoderate
7.8
Wet Bottom, Abrams Falls, Hannah Mountain

Trailhead:

Cades Cove

Elevation Gain:

1,200 ft

Intersections:

Wet Bottom, Abrams Falls, Hannah Mountain

Rabbit Creek Trail is a lightly trafficked, out-and-back, wooded trail that connects the Abrams Creek Ranger Station to the Abrams Falls Trailhead. It can be co... [Read More +]

121. Rainbow Fallsdifficult
6.7
Trillium Gap, Old Sugarlands, Bullhead

Trailhead:

Cherokee Orchard

Elevation Gain:

3,993 ft

Intersections:

Trillium Gap, Old Sugarlands, Bullhead

Rainbow Falls Trail is one of the 6 trails leading to Mount LeConte; it's also one of the most popular. The waterfall is located about 2.7 miles from the trailh... [Read More +]

122. Ramsey Cascadesdifficult
4.0
-

Trailhead:

Greenbrier

Elevation Gain:

2,190 ft

Ramsey Cascades Trail is a 4 mile hiking trail in the Greenbrier area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail leads out and back to Ramsey Cascade... [Read More +]

123. Rich Mountain Loopmoderate
3.3
Indian Grave Gap, Crooked Arm Ridge

Trailhead:

Cades Cove Loop

Elevation Gain:

1,736 ft

Intersections:

Indian Grave Gap, Crooked Arm Ridge

Rich Mountain Loop Trail is actually the name of a single 3.4 mile trail from the Cades Cove Loop, but it is most often combined with Indian Grave Gap (2.6 of 3... [Read More +]

124. Rich Mountain Trail
2.3
-
125. Road Prong
2.4
Chimney Tops, AT
126. Rough Creek
2.8
Sugarland Mountain, Little River
127. Rough Fork
6.4
Big Fork Ridge, Caldwell Fork, Hemphill Bald
128. Roundtop
7.5
Little Brier Gap, Little Mt. LeConte
129. Russell Fieldmoderate
3.5
Anthony Creek, AT

Trailhead:

Anthony Creek Trail

Elevation Gain:

1,857 ft

Intersections:

Anthony Creek, AT

Russell Field Trail is moderate hike connecting Anthony Creek Trail near Cades Cove to the Appalachian Trail. It is often combined with other nearby trails to r... [Read More +]

130. Schoolhouse Gapeasy
2.2
West Prong, Turkeypen Ridget, Chestnut Top, Scott Mountain

Trailhead:

Laurel Creek Rd

Elevation Gain:

500 ft

Intersections:

West Prong, Turkeypen Ridget, Chestnut Top, Scott Mountain

Schoolhouse Gap Trail is located just northeast of Cades Cove in Townsend, TN. It is most commonly associated with spring wildflowers and White Oak Sinks. It in... [Read More +]

131. Scott Mountain
3.6
Crooked Arm Ridge, Indian Grave Gap, Schoolhouse Gap
132. Smokemont Loop
3.9
Bradley Fork, Newton Bald
133. Snake Den Ridge
5.3
Low Gap
134. Springhouse Branch
7.1
Forney Creek, Forney Ridge, Noland Creek
135. Spruce Mountain
1.0
Heintooga Rd
136. Stone Pile Gap
0.9
Indian Creek, Thomas Divide
137. Sugarland Mountain
11.9
Laurel Falls, Rough Creek, Huskey Gap, AT
138. Sunkota Ridge
8.6
Loop Trail, Thomas Divide, Martins Gap
139. Swallow Forkmoderate
4.0
Big Creek, Mt Sterling Ridge

Trailhead:

Big Creek Trail

Elevation Gain:

2,210 ft

Intersections:

Big Creek, Mt Sterling Ridge

Swallow Fork Trail is a fairly difficult 4 mile hike from Big Creek Trail to Mount Sterling Ridge Trail. During the spring it is an excellent place to see a var... [Read More +]

140. Sweat Heifer Creekmoderate
3.7
Kephart Prong

Trailhead:

Kephart Trail Shelter

Elevation Gain:

2,234 ft

Intersections:

Kephart Prong

With more than 2000 feet of elevation gain in less than four miles, this trail doesn't have the word "sweat" in its name for no reason. This trail is often comb... [Read More +]

141. Thomas Divide
13.6
Deeplow Gap, Stone Pile Gap, Kanati Fork, Newton Bald
142. Tow String
2.2
Bradley Fork
143. Trillium Gapdifficult
8.9
Old Sugarlands, Rainbow Falls, Brushy Mountain

Trailhead:

Cherokee Orchard

Elevation Gain:

3,850 ft

Intersections:

Old Sugarlands, Rainbow Falls, Brushy Mountain

Trillium Gap Trail is one of the hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains leading to Mt. LeConte. It is also the trail to Grotto Falls. Starting at the true trailhe... [Read More +]

144. Tunnel Bypass
1.6
Goldmine Loop
145. Turkeypen Ridge
3.6
Finley Cane, Crib Gap
146. Twentymile
2.9
Twentymile Loop, Wolf RIdge, AT, Lost Cove
147. Twentymile Loop
5.0
Twentymile, Wolf Ridge, Long Hungry Ridge
148. Welch Ridge
7.3
Bear Creek, Jonas Creek
149. West Prong
2.7
Bote Mountain
150. Wet Bottom
1.0
Abrams Falls, Cooper Rd, Rabbit Creek
151. Whiteoak Branch
1.8
Springhouse Branch
152.Trail Name
Miles
Intersections

Intersections:

Intersections

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 150 hiking trails. You can find all 800 miles of them below. For more information, visit our hiking... [Read More +]

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