The Best Backpacking in Gatlinburg

Rainbow Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Mount LeConte and Rainbow Falls via The Bullhead Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Mount Le Conte is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Little River Trail to Little River Upper Falls and Grouse Creek Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

The trailhead parking area is large but if no spaces are available additional parking can be had at the Jake's Creek trailhead at the top of the hill and to the right of the Little River trail parking lot. After parking, the trailhead itself will be to the left of the parking area. Parking Lot Co...

Elkmont to Fontana Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Mount Collins via Little River Trail and Sugarland Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Little River and Goshen Prong Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Jakes Creek and Lynn Camp Prong is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Meigs Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Jakes Creek via Miry Ridge Trail and Appalachian Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Rhododendron Creek Trail is a loop trail with scenic surroundings and a waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Alum Cave trailhead is on Newfound Gap Road, 8 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Mt. LeConte is the third highest peak in the Smokies, and this is an extremely popular hike, so arrive early to get a parking spot and beat the crowds. Starting from the parking lot the trail gently wind...

Porters Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Grapeyard Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Old Settlers Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Sevierville, Tennessee.