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
Go hiking in Tennessee with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 38 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails 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
Chimney Tops Trail
Steep climb to a popular viewpoint near a craggy summit.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 422 m
- Descent
- 422 m
Mullens Cove Loop
A classic hiking loop off the Cumberland Trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 499 m
- Descent
- 499 m
Pot Point Loop
A lesser-visited loop in Prentice Cooper State Forest with plenty of views along the way.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 548 m
- Descent
- 548 m
Mount LeConte via Alum Cave
A popular route to the summit of Mount LeConte.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 933 m
- Descent
- 933 m
Benton MacKaye Trail
Named for the creator of the Appalachian Trail, this lesser-known alternative route through the Southern Appalachians links scenery that's just as wild.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 453 km
- Ascent
- 13 km
- Descent
- 14 km
Appalachian Trail: Watauga Lake to Damascus
A ridgeline traverse into the iconic trail town of Damascus.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 65 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Appalachian Trail: Wilder Mine Hollow to Watauga Lake
A picturesque AT segment highlighting a series of waterfalls.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 47 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Appalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Wilder Mine Hollow
The trek across the Unaka Mountains and Roan Highlands, where fields of rhododendron and bald summits await.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 74 km
- Ascent
- 4 km
- Descent
- 3.6 km
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