Tennessee
Looking for the best hiking in Tennessee? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Tennessee. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Tennessee
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Bristol, Tennessee
Tailwater Trail
5.00.95 mi / 30 ft gainThe TVA Tailwater Trail is a 0.5 mile trail along the east side of South Fork Holston River. The trail is dirt and ends in an incline. Along the edge of the river, there are views of the distant Holston Mountain. This trail provides access to the river for fishing. It is located near the Emmett T...Read more -
Wildersville, Tennessee
Cub Lake Trail
4.01.67 mi / 128 ft gainCub Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Wildersville, Tennessee.Read more -
Jamestown, Tennessee
Rock Creek Loop
6.76 mi / 1043 ft gainRock Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Oneida, Tennessee.Read more -
Bristol, Tennessee
Lake Ridge Trail to Cross Ridge Trail Loop
5.04.68 mi / 1368 ft gainLake Ridge Trail to Cross Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bristol, Tennessee.Read more -
Bristol, Tennessee
Bouton Loop Trail
5.01.45 mi / 157 ft gainThe Bouton Trail Loop is an approximately 1.5 mile round trip on TVA land. There is a gravel parking lot with an information sign and trail map. Sections of the trail are gravel and sections are dirt. There are multiple places along the trail that cut off and lead down to the river for prime fish...Read more -
Dover, Tennessee
Piney Campground
1.91 mi / 148 ft gainPiney Campground is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dover, Tennessee.Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Lone Oak to Tip Top Trail
3.25 mi / 1253 ft gainLone Oak to Tip Top Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.Read more -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Old Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower
6.42 mi / 1906 ft gainOld Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Wartburg, Tennessee.Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop
5.03.12 mi / 1220 ft gainThe Fork Knob and White Rock Loop in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 3.12 miles. The trail is marked by a variety of natural features, including a prominent rock formation known as White Rock, which offers panoramic views of the surroundi...Read more -
Cowan, Tennessee
Sewanee Perimeter Trail
18.4 mi / 1483 ft gainAn absolutely beautiful day-long hike around the perimeter of Monteagle Mountain, in the heart of Middle Tennessee. This perimeter trail completely circles the quaint community of Sewanee, Tennessee; as well as, the beautiful University of the South campus. While not easy, it presents a perfect...Read more -
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Twin Creeks Trail
4.04.54 mi / 879 ft gainTwin Creeks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.Read more -
Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Hughes Gap to Roan High Bluff
10.92 mi / 2986 ft gainHughes Gap to Roan High Bluff is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bakersville, North Carolina.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail
5.02.8 mi / 469 ft gainBays Mountain Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Trail Loop
5.06.01 mi / 728 ft gainBays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Fire Tower Loop
5.04.79 mi / 879 ft gainBays Mountain Fire Tower Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
High Ground Park (Fort Higley)
0.66 mi / 89 ft gainHigh Ground Park (Fort Higley) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest and park located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more