Sevier County, Tennessee

Top Spots in and near Sevier County

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Twin Creeks Trail

4.0

4.54 mi / 879 ft gain

Twin Creeks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg Trail

5.0

3.8 mi / 351 ft gain

Gatlinburg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Cataract Falls, Smoky Mountains

4.4

1.09 mi / 92 ft gain

You will find the trailhead to this gravel path just to the left of the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The easy walk along Fighting Creek is scenic and tends not to be crowded, either. At the end of the hike you will find a beautiful 25-foot waterfall. Please refrain from climbing on or around the f...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Grotto Falls Trail

5.0

1.83 mi / 577 ft gain

This is an intermediate hike along Trillium Gap Trail. There are four stream crossings on your way to the falls as you hike through an idyll, often wildflower-sprinkled landscape. Late spring is best for catching blooms. Once at the waterfall, you can walk behind the cascade of water. This is a ...
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35.675929,-83.485764
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

5.0

5.83 mi / 797 ft gain

This 6 mile drive is a great way to spend a scenic day in the Smokies. The road is open to cars only (no trucks or RVs) and runs one-way. There are no visitors centers after you head out, so be sure to bring everything you need along. The drive begins at the historic Ogle farmstead, which is als...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Mount LeConte-Cliff Tops via Rainbow Falls Trail

4.5

13.37 mi / 4255 ft gain

Begin at the Rainbow Falls trail parking lot. This is very popular area especially in the summer. If the parking area at the trail head is full there is additional parking located just past the main lot. From here the Rainbow Falls trail is just under 14 miles to the summit of Mount Leconte. Elev...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Fern Branch Falls

5.0

3.7 mi / 794 ft gain

Take Porters Creek Trail, a gravel road alongside Porters Creek. You will pass by an old farmstead and cemetery, as well as lots of wildflowers if you're out during the spring. In a mile, keep left, then in another half mile or so you should cross over a small (and somewhat harrowing) footbridge...
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Sevierville, Tennessee
Laurel Falls Trail

4.3

2.45 mi / 400 ft gain

This straightforward, yet scenic hike follows a paved trail to the falls, which is among the most popular in the park. This trail can be especially crowded during the summer, so be sure to arrive early. Keep an eye out for a few steep drop-offs on either side of the trail along the way. There ha...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Quilliam Cave via Courthouse Rock Trail

2.85 mi / 1404 ft gain

Quilliam Cave via Courthouse Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike to the Ramsey Cascades

4.9

7.83 mi / 2254 ft gain

This multi-tiered waterfall is known as the tallest in the park – a worthwhile reward for the steep and sometimes tricky terrain you'll face on the way up. The popular route to the falls also passes through an impressive old-growth forest, which apparently boasts some of the tallest trees in the...
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Sevier County, Tennessee
Little River Trail to Backcountry Campsite #30

5.0

12.34 mi / 1273 ft gain

The trailhead parking area is large but if no spaces are available additional parking can be had at the Jake's Creek trailhead at the top of the hill and to the right of the Little River trail parking lot. After parking, the trailhead itself will be to the left of the parking area. Parking Lot Co...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike the Cucumber Gap and Little River Loop

4.0

5.54 mi / 0 ft gain

This loop offers a scenic 2.5 mile hike next to the river before looping back around via the Cucumber Gap Trail. At the tail end, you'll connect with the Jakes Creek Trail for about 0.7 miles to return you back to the parking lot. Many people hike this trial clockwise, but if it's a hot day, it...
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Sevierville, Tennessee
Spelunking in Forbidden Caverns

5.0

When exploring all that Tennessee has to offer, it’s hard to ignore the fact it is home to more caves than any other state in America. So when picking one, of more than 10,000, to explore it is hard to go wrong. Forbidden Caverns happens to be one of the most popular spots and is only a few minut...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike the Chimney Tops

4.9

4.03 mi / 1306 ft gain

The Chimney Tops Trail is one of the most visited trails in the Smokies, which is why I recommend going up just before sunset to beat the crowd! During the summer and fall months, it's common to see a hundred people taking in the views on the same trail, but if you scramble on out after hours, y...
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Mt. LeConte via Alum Cave Bluff

5.0

10.68 mi / 3543 ft gain

The Alum Cave trailhead is on Newfound Gap Road, 8 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Mt. LeConte is the third highest peak in the Smokies, and this is an extremely popular hike, so arrive early to get a parking spot and beat the crowds. Starting from the parking lot the trail gently wind...
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Camp out at Mt. LeConte Lodge via Alum Cave

5.0

9.97 mi / 0 ft gain

At the summit of Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the lodge sits at a elevation of 6400 feet. It is the only "accommodations" inside the park boundaries. It is the highest lodge in the eastern United States. Accessible only by hiking one of the five trails to the summit,...
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