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Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in iconic destinations like Great Smoky Mountain National Park and across the state. Hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, and more.

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Hike the Chimney Tops

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

4.9
4.03 mi / 1487 ft gain

Abrams Falls Trail

Tallassee, Tennessee

4.8
4.96 mi / 625 ft gain

Fall Creek Falls

Pikeville, Tennessee

4.7
2.76 mi / 781 ft gain

Cummins Falls

Cookeville, Tennessee

4.7
2.79 mi / 518 ft gain

Foster Falls Loop

Sequatchie, Tennessee

4.6
2.19 mi / 574 ft gain

Hike to Mt. LeConte via Alum Cave Bluff

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

5.0
10.68 mi / 3982 ft gain

Charlies Bunion via Appalachian Trail

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

5.0
4.32 mi / 1640 ft gain

Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park

Rock Island, Tennessee

4.4
0.3 mi / 125 ft gain

Greeter Falls and Blue Hole

Altamont, Tennessee

4.9
1.79 mi / 417 ft gain

Places to stay

Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday

Appalachian Clubhouse

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Appalachian Clubhouse

Rock Creek Campground (Tn)

Wartburg, Tennessee

Rock Creek Campground (Tn)

Chilhowee Group Camp

Benton, Tennessee

Chilhowee Group Camp

Nat Caldwell Park

Gallatin, Tennessee

Nat Caldwell Park

Guides and stories

Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours In Chattanooga, Tennessee

Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours In Chattanooga, Tennessee

Clare Healy

Explore The Cascades Of Tennessee: 10 Must-See Waterfalls

Explore The Cascades Of Tennessee: 10 Must-See Waterfalls

Clare Healy

Appalachian Trail - First 5%

Appalachian Trail - First 5%

Cody Markham

The Top 5 Winter Adventures in East Tennessee

The Top 5 Winter Adventures in East Tennessee

Jared Beeler

The Best Fire Towers to Explore in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina

The Best Fire Towers to Explore in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina

Jared Beeler

The 5 Best Tennessee Waterfall Hikes You Can Do with Kids

The 5 Best Tennessee Waterfall Hikes You Can Do with Kids

Girls Who Hike

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