Old Settlers Trail
The Old Settlers Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not for the weak at heart. It’s a 15.8 mile trail that takes hikers from the Ramsey Cascades Road to the trail’s junction with the Maddron Bald Trail. And while it may see daunting length-wise for some people, it makes up for it […]
What to Pack for a Hike in the Smokies
Information on what to pack for a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you plan to go hiking in Gatlinburg, TN on one of the numerous hiking trails, this is your guide to get prepared and have a great time!
Spring Means Plenty of Guided Hiking Tours Around Gatlinburg!
FREE hikes in the Smokies and tours of Gatlinburg are just a part of the town’s efforts to get visitors and locals alike out and about, and enjoying Spring in the Smokies. Take a Guided Hike Locate some of the most beautiful spring wildflowers or take an afternoon and do some bird watching. These are […]
BEST Hiking Trails in the Smokies
In no way is this a scientific study, it’s just our opinion of the hiking trails found in the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s actually a list of our favorites in no certain order. Following years and many miles of trail study, we’ve put together a short list of BEST hikes found in the park and […]
Hannah Mountain Trail
If you’re one of those hikers who loves a good challenge, then look no further than the Hannah Mountain Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail is a meandering 9.5 miles from Parson Branch Road to its junction with the Hatcher Mountain Trail at Abrams Creek. You’ll trek across a number of […]
Chimney Tops
Chimney Tops is one of the most visited places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its access point is found just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown Gatlinburg. Well, a little more than a hop, skip, and a jump, but you get the picture. For a relatively short hike in the […]
Mount LeConte
Mount LeConte is the third highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,593 feet in elevation, just behind Clingmans Dome and Mount Guyot. However, it is the tallest mountain in Tennessee measuring from its base to its tallest peak at 5,301 feet. And there’s is no spot in the park as talked […]
Hiking in Gatlinburg TN and the Great Smoky Mountains
Information on hiking in Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover the beauty, history, and nature of the Smokies along numerous hiking trails in Gatlinburg, TN.
Get away from downtown and enjoy Gatlinburg’s more natural offerings… Bring your dog too!
The Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconoluftee River Trail are two local trails that allow pets and is a great way to view some of the native wildflower species.