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
Hiking in Tennessee
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Hiking Routes in Tennessee
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
Big Daddy Loop
A staple hiking loop on Lookout Mountain that extends into Georgia.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 641 m
- Descent
- 641 m
Abrams Falls
Popular hike from Cades Cove to a waterfall and great swimming hole.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 222 m
- Descent
- 222 m
Laurel Falls
Family friendly, paved trail to one of the best waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
- 136 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Tennessee
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Trail in Great Smoky Mountains NP
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
4 Epic Overnight Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains
17 routes · Hiking · Trail Running