23 Hiking Trails near Great Smoky Mountains, United States
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Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
9.0 miles EHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
22.8 miles SEHigh atop Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, LeConte Lodge® is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. It is situated on an open glade just below the summit of...
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
39.7 miles EPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
40.5 miles SE
Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
42.1 miles SWDavis Branch is a beautiful campground located in Tennesse by the beautiful Tellico River. Here you can camp, hike, and explore the river. The campground has six different campsites all offering...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Courthouse Falls
43.5 miles SE
Courthouse Falls is a beautiful 45 foot waterfall that is popular to visit. This waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike from the parking lot on Courthouse Creek Road (FSR 140) or can be accessed from the...
Hike, Swim
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
43.7 miles SEBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
43.7 miles SEGraveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...
Hike, Swim
Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
43.9 miles SWThe Tellico River is the home of the Baby Falls waterfall/swimming hole. Although it is beautiful at all times of the year, fall has been said to be one of the most beautiful and favorite times for...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
44.3 miles SESkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
Hike, Swim
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
44.7 miles NEAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
45.9 miles SEThis is a classic, short Pisgah loop. It's moderately technical most of the way with a couple of trickier sections. Most people prefer to approach it counter-clockwise, but it can be ridden...
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
46.0 miles SEThis is one of the most technical downhills in Pisgah: very steep and rocky! The trail drops about 2000 ft in 3 miles then connects with the Daniel Ridge trail. The climb to the gap is long (9 miles)...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.0 miles SEThis short 1.8-mile trail has some steep, very tight singletrack and some very tight turns... but it is well-worth riding because it houses one of the best views in Pisgah National Forest! Definitely...
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
46.9 miles SEThis is an easy out-and-back trail that follows the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings that leads to the site of the old Cantrell Lodge. From the trail head, the left side...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
47.7 miles SEThis waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
47.8 miles SEThe right (western) fork, which is open to mountain bikes, leads to FS 471D, which some riders use as part of a large loop; otherwise, they must backtrack down Butter Gap Trail. *The portion of the...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
48.4 miles SELooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
Hike, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
48.8 miles SECoontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 3.4 mi
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
49.3 miles ENice, challenging singletrack. Not overly technical, with some nice climbs and nice flowing sections, and a nice view of the French Broad river. However, this trail does get overgrown sometimes from...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
