Trails & Hiking

Work off that huge breakfast with a misty morning hike on large variety of trails, tailored specifically for your skill level. Whether it's easy, moderate, or strenuous, we’ll help put you on the right path.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 800 miles of hiking trails. On some trails you can see many beautiful waterfalls. For example, Abrams Falls, one of the largest in the national park, is accessible on a 5-mile round-trip hike starting in Cades Cove.  Other trails lead to high country views or through old growth forest.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Townsend Visitors Center for maps and books on the hiking trails. Information is also available at the businesses below:

The Backcountry
8453 State Hwy. 73
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-6628

Little River Outfitters
7807 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-9459

Little River Trading Company
2408 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 681-4141

For a list of favorite hiking trails, click here.