Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Deep Creek Loop Trail
This moderate 5.5-mile loop on the eastern boundary of the Smokies combines stellar woodland hiking with superb waterfall exploration.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Spence Field LoopWander from bubbling cascades to scenic balds to wide ridgelines to old-growth forest on this classic 12.5-mile, 2-day loop in the shadow of several 5,000-foot peaks.
Appalachian Trail: Davenport Gap to Max Patch RoadThis 18.7-mile weekend trip starts with a 2,700-foot climb up Snowbird Mountain then descends and climbs again to Max Patch, an old homestead and logging camp.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Alum Cave to Greenbrier CoveTrek into the past on this 6-day route linking a rock arch, 5,000-foot balds, old settler homesites, and 100-year-old cemeteries. |
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Little River RoadWind through the cliffs of Little River Gorge on this 40-mile out-and-back in the Smoky Mountains that rewards with a riveting riverside descent. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Tricorner LoopA peak bagger's dream, this 31-mile Smokies backpack loops across forested ridgelines, offering the opportunity to tag eight 6,000-foot summits along the way. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Charlies Bunion LoopGet away for a night or three on this 12.8-mile lasso loop that delivers you to the high reaches of the Great Smoky Mountains. |
Top 3: Better in WinterWhat off season? Bundle up and reap the benefits of colder weather in these snowy playgrounds. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Mid-Smokies CircuitString together the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and Mountains-to-Sea Trails for a 48-mile instant classic that hits the park's best views and backcountry campsites. Smokies Adventure Guide (2012 National Parks Series: Part 5 of 6)Leave it to our seasoned map contributors to find solitude in America's most-visited park. This exclusive trip planner serves up routes guaranteed to get you off the tourist trail and into deep wilderness. |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Chimney Tops via Newfound GapFollow fern-lined trails to scramble up a rocky pinnacle. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Maddron Bald LoopPass waterfalls, cross empty peaks, and visit monster-size trees. The Other Way InHike to life-list hot spots without waiting in life-list lines. These under-the-radar trails deliver everything but the crowds. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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Courtesy of Tennessee Tourism Department
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