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    Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in iconic destinations like Great Smoky Mountain National Park and across the state. Hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, and more.

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    • Jamestown, Tennessee

      Explore Pickett State Fire Tower

      This tower was built by the CCC in the 1930s. The tower is easy to climb and safer than most fire towers. The top of the tower is open so you can get a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. The tower is located within the Pickett State Park and is right on the side of the road and has easy acc...
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    • Jamestown, Tennessee

      Hike to Indian Rockhouse

      0.4 mi / 65 ft gain
      This hike is a great, short hike for all ages. It shows the sandstone formation of the area very well and features a large cliff, an overhang, and a small stream at the bottom. The hike is only 0.4 of a mile total and has a small elevation change. It is probably the easiest hike in this area.  Th...
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    • Hampton, Tennessee

      Laurel Falls via Laurel Fork Trailhead

      5.0
      4.66 mi / 518 ft gain
      Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.
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    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Kayak or SUP at Picken’s Bridge

      5.0
      Picken's Bridge has a parking area and boat drop that is accessible to place kayaks or paddle boards. From the boat drop there is a large open area of the lake to paddle around and explore. Northwest from the boat drop there are some cliffs that can easily be climbed up to cliff jump. Please rem...
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    • Chattanooga, Tennessee

      Sunset Rock via Craven's House Trail

      5.0
      3 mi / 571 ft gain
      Sunset Rock via Craven's House Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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    • Bluff City, Tennessee

      Kayak or SUP the South Fork

      5.0
      There is a mud parking area on Lakeview Drive underneath the 11E bridges with a cleared mud parking area with access to the the South Fork of the Holston River. There is a gradual drop to the water where kayaks, canoes, or SUPs can be placed in the water. To the east, the river is more narrow at ...
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    • Ocoee, Tennessee

      Whitewater Raft the Middle Ocoee River

      5.0
      The middle Ocoee River offers Class III and Class IV rapids through the southern Appalachian Mountains. Those with their own vessels can put into the river just below the Ocoee #2 TVA Dam. For those who do not have a vessel, there are numerous river guide companies who offer guided adventures. Th...
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    • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

      Porters Creek Trail

      5.0
      7.19 mi / 1614 ft gain
      Porters Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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    • Knoxville, Tennessee

      Adair Park

      1.5 mi
      This Urban park is located in North Knoxville. The park is only a few minutes from downtown Knoxville. This park is small but offers a nice wilderness in the city. There is a lot of wildlife at this park. The park has many hiking/biking trails through the park. In total there is 1.5 miles of gree...
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Kingsport Greenbelt

      5.0
      9.1 mi / 308 ft gain
      Kingsport Greenbelt is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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    • 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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    • Church Hill, Tennessee

      Laurel Run Trail

      5.0
      3.96 mi / 712 ft gain
      Laurel Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Church Hill, Tennessee.
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    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop

      5.0
      3.12 mi / 1220 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Kodak, Tennessee

      Bobwhite Trail

      1.74 mi / 118 ft gain
      This is a great and easy hike through the Seven Islands Birding State Park. This park is located in east Knoxville and is one only 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville. The trail starts at the Seven Islands Birding Park parking lot that has a beautiful garden with lots of wildflowers. The trail is ...
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Bays Mountain Trail Loop

      5.0
      6.01 mi / 728 ft gain
      Bays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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    • Bristol, Tennessee

      Little Oak Campground

      4.0
      Little Oak is a campground in Sullivan County, TN in the Cherokee National Forrest. There are 69 campsites located in three separate sections of the campground. Each section has a vault toilet and there is a shower house for the whole campground. There is a host in each section to help ensure you...
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