35 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Tennessee
Explore Tennessee with curated guides of the best hiking trails, trail running routes, and more. With over 37 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Tennessee.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail recommendation in Tennessee from one of our 11 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 37 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Destinations in Tennessee
Routes in Tennessee
S.C.A.R. (Smokies Challenge Adventure Run)
An stunning section of the Appalachian Trail idolized by trail and ultra runners.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 115 km
- Ascent
- 5.2 km
- Descent
- 5.1 km
Frozen Head Long Tour
A long trail running tour of Frozen Head State Park, home of the infamous Barkley Marathons.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Elkmont Loop
An epic one or two night backcountry loop starting at the Elkmont Campground.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 40 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow Falls Trail is a challenging, yet rewarding hike to the highest waterfall in the Smokies!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 543 m
- Descent
- 543 m
Grotto Falls
A short hike to a picturesque 25' waterfall that you can walk behind!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 196 m
- Descent
- 196 m
Cataract Falls
A quick family-friendly waterfall hike behind the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 2 m
Hen Wallow Falls
A stunning 90' waterfall that spreads from 2' at the top, to 20' at its base.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 318 m
- Descent
- 318 m
Rabid Raccoon 25k
A long trail run atop Raccoon Mountain made popular by the Rabid Raccoon 25K.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 708 m
- Descent
- 708 m
Guidebooks in Tennessee
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Trail in Great Smoky Mountains NP
6 routes · Trail Running
6 Classic Trail Runs Near Chattanooga
10 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Ellijay, GA
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Blue Ridge Mtns: Top Trail Running Routes in Ellijay, GA
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
6 routes · Hiking
6 Classic Waterfall Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains
4 routes · Hiking