16 Hiking Trails near Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
8.6 miles ERamsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — a thundering 100-foot, multi-tiered cascade hidden deep in the old-growth forest of the Greenbrier area near...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
26.3 miles SEThe highest guest lodge in the eastern United States at 6,400 feet, with spectacular Smokies views from an open glade just below the Mt. LeConte summit in Great Smoky Mountains NP.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
38.5 miles ERocky Bluff is a tranquil mountain getaway in the Pisgah National Forest near Hot Springs, North Carolina, where a wooded campground sits beside the lovely Spring Creek just a few miles south of...
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
43.1 miles SE
A 3.18-mile multi-use trail following Flat Laurel Creek through colorful rock formations and forest, with distant views of Sam Knob and a small waterfall — open year round.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
43.4 miles EA family-friendly hike along Big Laurel Creek to multiple swimming holes — and a classic Class III–IV whitewater run for paddlers making the transition to creek boating.
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
44.7 miles SWA riverside campground on the Tellico River with six campsites, each with a picnic table — a peaceful Tennessee base camp for hiking, fishing, and campfire nights.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
45.9 miles SEHeavy forest, multiple waterfalls, and a river that shifts from white rapids to calm swimming holes along Big East Fork in Pisgah National Forest — great for kayaking, camping, and swimming year-round.
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
46.1 miles SWA Tellico River waterfall and swimming hole that's beginner-friendly for kayakers, beautiful for hikers, and especially stunning in fall for picnics and photography.
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
46.2 miles SETwo cascading waterfalls — a swimmable Lower Falls just 1/3 mile from the road, and a more challenging Upper Falls on a 3.5-mile wildflower loop — make this a must-see hike.
Hike, Swim
Courthouse Falls
46.3 miles SE
A gorgeous 45-foot waterfall streams into a stunning blue-green pool in a greenery-covered cliff cove — just a 3/4-mile easy hike from the parking lot, open year-round.
Hike, Swim
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
46.8 miles SEA cascading waterfall with multiple clear pools for wading and swimming, a 6-foot jumping spot, and an easy 3/4-mile forested walk from the Blue Ridge Parkway — swimmers should mind fast water and slippery rocks.
Hike, Swim
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
48.2 miles SEA short 1.8-mile singletrack loop in Pisgah Forest with steep, tight turns and one of the best ridge views in Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
48.5 miles SEA classic short Pisgah loop with moderate technical riding, a rocky downhill roller coaster, two waterfalls, and multiple route options to tailor the adventure.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
48.6 miles SEOne of Pisgah's most technical downhills — a minefield of boulders dropping 2,000 feet in 3 miles, best ridden as part of the Fish Hatchery loop.
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
48.9 miles SEAn easy out-and-back following the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings leading to the historic Cantrell Lodge site — with a steep, technical river-access option.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.4 mi
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
49.2 miles EChallenging singletrack near Alexander with nice climbs, flowing sections, and a French Broad River view — trail can get overgrown from light use.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
