Hiking Trails

Cades Cove is the most popular destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Many visitors come to see the historic buildings and wildlife here. However, many aren’t aware of the hiking trails in Cades Cove! Hiking in the Smoky Mountains is sharing details about several trails that are just waiting for you to explore in the area!

Make the climb to Charlies Bunion in the Smoky Mountains, and you will find the effort it took to make it there was well worth it! Hikers will travel along the famous Appalachian Trail while taking this hike. Not only that, but you will be rewarded some of the best views you can find in the Great Smoky Mountains! Keep reading below to find details about this trail:

Hiking in the Smoky Mountains can vary from being difficult to fairly easy to navigate. However, there’s a trail out there for every level of hiker! We’ve put together the 10 top Smoky Mountain trails by difficulty so you can hit the trails you are excited to see!

From snow-covered mountain tops to frozen waterfalls and icicles, winter can be a magical time in the Smokies! We are sharing several hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains that will make you feel like you are walking in a winter wonderland! Make sure to dress warm, and keep reading to learn about several great winter trails to take!

Take a hike into the Smoky Mountains and you are sure to find some beautiful views and some interesting Appalachian history. From cascading waterfalls to historic churches and cabins there’s a lot to see, but what if you could see history from the railroad that was once inside the national park? You can if you take a hike down the Grapeyard Ridge Trail in the Smoky Mountains! Keep reading to learn about what to expect along this trail.

The Little Brier Gap Trail is also known as the Walker Sisters Place. This easy trail will lead hikers down a trail that takes them back to a different way of life. The Walker Sisters were self-reliant and independent and some would say, stubborn. Learn all about the trail to this historic place below: 

The hike up the Grotto Falls Trail is rated fairly easy in difficulty. So whether you are a novice or experienced hiker Grotto Falls is one of the most unique waterfalls in the national park that you have to see! You may see some beautiful flowers along this trail and even some exciting animals as well! Keep reading to discover what you can expect along the way!

The Porters Creek Trail in the Smokies is a trail that’s great for all hikers of any age and ability! The trail is located in the Greenbrier portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This beautiful area is like a hidden gem in the national park. In this area and on the trail you’ll find gorgeous scenery, old growth forest, wildlife, and come across sections of Appalachian history.

The Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an area of the park that is renowned for its beautiful wildflowers during the spring months. Greenbrier is also home to one of the natural treasures within the park: Ramsey Cascades. This is the tallest waterfall in the park and one of the most spectacular! Read on to find out more about hiking the Ramsey Cascades Trail and what to expect along your hike:

Every year thousand of visitors make the trek up park trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to find picture perfect waterfalls. The Rainbow Falls Trail in the Smoky Mountains in particular is a beautiful and rewarding hike to venture up! Below you’ll learn all about the trail and what to expect for your hike!