Are you staying in the Gatlinburg area & want to check out the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? This list is my favorite places within the park.
Foothills Parkway West is gorgeous! I highly recommend taking this scenic route & stopping for selfies all along the way!
Foothills Parkway TN – US 129 to Wears Valley TN
This 11 mile loop is breathtaking! Pack a cooler & empty your bladder. Enjoy the breathtaking Mountain View's along with the historic cabins & chapels. You'll probably see a bear! Just don't be in a hurry. This loop is mostly one way & pe...
Cades Cove
Looking for a brief hike along your scenic drive on foothills parkway? Check out look rock tower trail! There is a tower at the top with 360 views!
Look Rock Tower Trail, Tennessee - AllTrails
Clingmans Dome Hike Summary Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (on the Tennessee–North Carolina border) Distance: 1 mile round trip Elevation Gain: ~330 feet Trail Type: Paved, out-and-back Difficulty: Short but steep What to Expect Clingm...
Kuwohi Trail - Formerly Clingmans Dome Gatlinburg Hiking
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Summary Location: Near Gatlinburg in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Length: 5.5-mile one-way loop Type: Scenic, narrow, paved motor trail Open: Seasonally (typically spring through late fall) What It Is Roaring Fo...
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Spruce Flats Falls Summary Location: Near the Tremont Institute area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Distance: ~2 miles round trip Elevation Gain: ~400 feet Difficulty: Moderate (short but can be steep and rocky) What to Expect Spruce Flats Fa...