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The Best Hiking in Gatlinburg

Looking for the best hiking in Gatlinburg? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Gatlinburg. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Gatlinburg

  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Twin Creeks Trail

    4.0
    4.54 mi / 879 ft gain
    Twin Creeks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Old Sugarlands Trail

    7.65 mi / 1316 ft gain
    Old Sugarlands Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Old Sugarlands, Twin Creeks, Gatlinburg Loop Trail

    10.38 mi / 1509 ft gain
    Old Sugarlands, Twin Creeks, Gatlinburg Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Gatlinburg Trail

    3.8 mi / 351 ft gain
    Gatlinburg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Cataract Falls, Smoky Mountains

    4.5
    1.09 mi
    You will find the trailhead to this gravel path just to the left of the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The easy walk along Fighting Creek is scenic and tends not to be crowded, either. At the end of the hike you will find a beautiful 25-foot waterfall. Please refrain from climbing on or around the f...
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Noah "Bud" Ogle Self-Guiding Trail

    0.76 mi / 131 ft gain
    Noah "Bud" Ogle Self-Guiding Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Fighting Creek Nature Trail

    1.38 mi / 118 ft gain
    Fighting Creek Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail

    0.94 mi / 39 ft gain
    Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Rainbow Falls Trail

    5.34 mi / 1781 ft gain
    Rainbow Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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    Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

    5.0
    5.83 mi
    This 6 mile drive is a great way to spend a scenic day in the Smokies. The road is open to cars only (no trucks or RVs) and runs one-way. There are no visitors centers after you head out, so be sure to bring everything you need along. The drive begins at the historic Ogle farmstead, which is als...
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Trillium Gap, Grotto Falls, Brushy Mountain, Bull Head Trail Loop

    16.3 mi / 4695 ft gain
    Trillium Gap, Grotto Falls, Brushy Mountain, Bull Head Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Mount LeConte via Rainbow Falls Trail

    13.56 mi / 4134 ft gain
    Mount LeConte via Rainbow Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Mount LeConte and Rainbow Falls via The Bullhead Trail

    13.24 mi / 4364 ft gain
    Mount LeConte and Rainbow Falls via The Bullhead Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Rainbow Falls Trail and Cliff Tops Trail

    13.19 mi / 4255 ft gain
    Rainbow Falls Trail and Cliff Tops Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Mount LeConte-Cliff Tops via Rainbow Falls Trail

    4.5
    13.37 mi / 3993 ft gain
    Begin at the Rainbow Falls trail parking lot. This is very popular area especially in the summer. If the parking area at the trail head is full there is additional parking located just past the main lot. From here the Rainbow Falls trail is just under 14 miles to the summit of Mount Leconte. Elev...
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  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls

    7.09 mi / 1654 ft gain
    Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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