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The Best Hiking Trails in Tennessee (United States)

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  • GSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2

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    near Catons Grove, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    4695f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2

    Day One of a two day hike in the Cosby section of the Great Smoky Mountains. The challenging part of this hike is Gunter Fork Trail. Over the four miles of this trail, there were 11 different stream crossings, with the f...

  • Chimney Tops GSMNP : September 2016

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    near Fort Harry, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    mmundy.architect
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofChimney Tops GSMNP : September 2016 Photo ofChimney Tops GSMNP : September 2016 Photo ofChimney Tops GSMNP : September 2016

    I hiked this trail with my energetic son Benjamin, just a few months before the mountainside was set on fire by some careless teenagers. This is a strenuous hike with amazing views from the top. New trail work includes b...

  • GSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 1/3

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    near Greenbrier, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    8.62mi
    Elevation +
    2425f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 1/3 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 1/3 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 1/3

    Day One of a three day trip from Elkmont to Treemont. The first five miles of Day 1 were a steady by not steep climb towards Campsite 26, followed by a steady descent to Campsite 28. 8.62 miles, 2425 foot elevation ga...

  • Clingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17

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    near Solola Valley, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    robsbeckwith
    with Terry Reece
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17 Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17 Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17

    Started at Clingmans Dome took AT to Newfound Gap ... Meigs Post on the way. Started at Clingmans Dome ... knew that it would be up to Clingmans but thought it would be all descent once on the AT ... not ... a lot of asc...

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  • 200308 - Rich Mountain Trail

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    near Lawson Crossroad, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of200308 - Rich Mountain Trail Photo of200308 - Rich Mountain Trail Photo of200308 - Rich Mountain Trail

    A short 4.8 mile (2.4 each way) out-and-back hike on Rich Mountain Trail. Parking is at the Ace Gap trailhead, at the end of Old Tukaleechee Road at the park border. This lot can also be reached from Cades Cove by foll...

  • 200712 - Curry Mt Trail to Meigs Mountain and Meigs Creek Trails

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    near Greenbrier, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    9.00mi
    Elevation +
    1499f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of200712 - Curry Mt Trail to Meigs Mountain and Meigs Creek Trails Photo of200712 - Curry Mt Trail to Meigs Mountain and Meigs Creek Trails Photo of200712 - Curry Mt Trail to Meigs Mountain and Meigs Creek Trails

    We had originally planned this hike as a loop (to include a 2.2 mile road walk connecting the Curry Mt and Meigs Creek trailheads), but decided to avoid walking in traffic - so we brought two cars and shuttled it instead...

  • 190106 - Abrams Creek Campground to Cane Creek Trail

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    near Happy Valley, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    12.45mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of190106 - Abrams Creek Campground to Cane Creek Trail Photo of190106 - Abrams Creek Campground to Cane Creek Trail Photo of190106 - Abrams Creek Campground to Cane Creek Trail

    Out-and-Back from Abrams Creek Campground, following Cooper Road Trail to Cane Creek Trail, to Park Boundary. The Cane Creek Trail can only be done as an out-and-back, since the trail ends on private property as it leave...

  • Honey Creek Loop

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    near Speck, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Will Singleton
    Distance
    7.09mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHoney Creek Loop Photo ofHoney Creek Loop Photo ofHoney Creek Loop

    Honey Creek Loop Trail in BIg South Fork NRRA. Allow plenty of time to hike this whole loop. Definitely one of the best trails in the BIg South Fork.

    Some parts of the trail are harder to discern. But enjoyed hike. We did the front half and at the lookout walked the roa...
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  • 181103 - Quilliam Cave and Courthouse Rock

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    near Fort Harry, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of181103 - Quilliam Cave and Courthouse Rock Photo of181103 - Quilliam Cave and Courthouse Rock Photo of181103 - Quilliam Cave and Courthouse Rock

    November 3, 2018 Quilliam Cave and Courthouse Rock Trail is not maintained, so there are a lot of blow downs to traverse and a few spots where trail is harder to follow. That is why I mark this as "difficult". Tota...

  • Alum Cave Trail - Smoky Mountains - Tennessee

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    near Fort Harry, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    MinxyD14
    Distance
    6.63mi
    Elevation +
    2352f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAlum Cave Trail - Smoky Mountains - Tennessee Photo ofAlum Cave Trail - Smoky Mountains - Tennessee Photo ofAlum Cave Trail - Smoky Mountains - Tennessee

    Great terrain. Absolutely beautiful trail. The natural stone formations and stairs at the arch were epic. More strenuous than it appears, especially after the bluffs. In fact we had hoped to make it to the summit of Mt...

  • GSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3)

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    near Deals Gap, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    10.43mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3) Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3) Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3)

    Day Three of a three day hike in the Cades Cove section of the Smoky Mountains. After reaching the bald itself on Gregory Bald Trail, we did an out/back to Doe Knob and the Appalachian Trail intersection. These five mile...

  • Snoopers Rock and Natural Bridge

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    near Stanley, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    chrismajor
    Distance
    6.32mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSnoopers Rock and Natural Bridge Photo ofSnoopers Rock and Natural Bridge Photo ofSnoopers Rock and Natural Bridge

    This hike visits a portion ot the Grand Canyon of Tennesse, where the Tennesse River cuts a 1,000-foot gorge through the Cumberland Plateau.

  • GSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 2/3

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    near Tremont, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    11.41mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 2/3 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 2/3 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Elkmont to Tremont - Day 2/3

    Day Two of a three day trip from Elkmont to Treemont. The 4 miles on Greenbrier Ridge Trail climbing towards the Appalachian Trail, and the first two miles on the AT itself, are moderate climbs. 11.41 miles, 2533 foot...

  • GSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop

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    near Catons Grove, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    16.15mi
    Elevation +
    4160f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop

    This is a 16 mile loop starting from the Cosby Campground: Cosby Campground - Low Gap Trail - Appalachian Trail - Camel Gap Trail - Big Creek Trail - Low Gap Trail - Cosby Campground The climbs up Low Gap both at t...

  • GSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground

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    near Mount Sterling, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    11.11mi
    Elevation +
    2283f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground

    An eleven mile one-way hike from Big Creek to Cosby Campground. The climb up Chestnut Branch Trail to the AT is the challenging part of the day. Approaching Cosby Campground on Low Gap Trail could be confusing, as the...

  • GSMNP'20 - Roundtop Trail

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    near Line Spring, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Roundtop Trail Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Roundtop Trail Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Roundtop Trail

    Nice hike along the edge of the park. Our hike was in a couple of inches of snow, with temperatures from high 20's to mid 30's. We parked one car at the trailhead on Little River Road just to the east of the Townsend Wye...

  • 181202 - Abrams Falls Trail

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    near Lawson Crossroad, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    5.29mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of181202 - Abrams Falls Trail Photo of181202 - Abrams Falls Trail

    Abrams Falls Trail Round trip hike of 5.3 miles, out and back on the same trail. Well maintained trail following Abrams Creek, Nice Falls at the end. Cades Cove Loop Road to get to the trail head can be VERY cro...

  • 200126 - Gold Mine and Cooper Road Trails

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    near Montvale Springs, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    6.46mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of200126 - Gold Mine and Cooper Road Trails Photo of200126 - Gold Mine and Cooper Road Trails Photo of200126 - Gold Mine and Cooper Road Trails

    Easy out-and-back hike in the Smokies, total round trip distance of 6.5 miles. Started the hike by parking outside of the park on Steffner Circle, at the Gold Mile Trail trailhead. There is a small pullout for two or ...

  • Stone Door w Ranger Falls

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    near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    mrhicks
    Distance
    12.12mi
    Elevation +
    9236f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofStone Door w Ranger Falls Photo ofStone Door w Ranger Falls Photo ofStone Door w Ranger Falls

    Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, Ranger Creek Falls, Laurel and Laurel Falls trails in the Savage Gulf at the South Cumberland Recreation Area.

  • 181110 - Little River to Cucumber Gap trails

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    near Greenbrier, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    5.57mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of181110 - Little River to Cucumber Gap trails Photo of181110 - Little River to Cucumber Gap trails Photo of181110 - Little River to Cucumber Gap trails

    Little River to Cucumber Gap trails Loop starting at Little River trail head. Old road, easy grade, up to Cucumber Gap trail. Cucumber Gap Trail is moderate difficulty with stream crossing. Return to parking on a shor...

  • RFMNT 2.5.18

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    near Gatlinburg, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    robsbeckwith
    with Terry Reece
    Distance
    5.14mi
    Elevation +
    1093f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRFMNT 2.5.18 Photo ofRFMNT 2.5.18 Photo ofRFMNT 2.5.18

    Roaring Form Motor Nature Trail ... Starting Elys Mill ... off trail to Carr Cemetery ... back to RFMNT up to Reagan Tub Mill and then back to starting point.

  • Cosby camp to Cammerer Tower and back (circular)

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    near Catons Grove, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    T_Kon
    Distance
    16.32mi
    Elevation +
    3734f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCosby camp to Cammerer Tower and back (circular) Photo ofCosby camp to Cammerer Tower and back (circular) Photo ofCosby camp to Cammerer Tower and back (circular)

    Really beautiful, constantly changing circular trail, starting from the Cosby camp following the lower MT Cammerer to the Tower (approx. 5,4 miles, 3h 15 min.) with a spectacular 360 view of the area. The trail upwards i...

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