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Gems in Tennessee - 13

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Clingmans Dome

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Gatlinburg, TN
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Abrams Falls

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Wildwood, TN
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Charlies Bunion

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Gatlinburg, TN
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Laurel Falls

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Gatlinburg, TN
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Spence Field

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Robbinsville, NC
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Alum Cave Bluffs

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Gatlinburg, TN
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Rainbow Falls

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Gatlinburg, TN
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House Mountain East Overlook

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Mascot, TN

Featured Hikes in Tennessee - 50

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Stream in the Smoky Mtns.

#1

10.2 mi 16.4 km
Alum Cave Trail
 33
Gatlinburg, TN
Lichen-covered rock heralds the falling waters on Road Prong.

#2

4.2 mi 6.7 km
Chimney Tops Trail
 14
Gatlinburg, TN
The bridge over the marsh in Surf City and the walking bridge from Soundside parke in Surf City, NC.

#3

1,250.3 mi 2,012.2 km
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
 3
Gatlinburg, TN
Mount LeConte after a winter storm on the AT. Clouds hug the ridges and hoarfrost covers the trees.

#4

8.0 mi 12.9 km
Charlies Bunion Out and ...
 12
Gatlinburg, TN
Crossing the bridge to the base of Foster Falls along the Fiery Gizzard Trail.

#5

11.4 mi 18.4 km
Fiery Gizzard
 9
Tracy City, TN
The Stone Staircase to Stone Door with some April wildflowers.

#6

7.5 mi 12.0 km
Big Creek Gulf Loop
 6
Altamont, TN
Abrams Falls.

#7

5.1 mi 8.2 km
Abrams Falls Out and Back
 10
Wildwood, TN
The Peoples Trail - A photo shot of a couple along the Appalachian Trail from atop Max Patch Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. There are many stunning views along the 2,200-mile east coast trail, but nothing quite like the panoramic scene of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

#8

1.5 mi 2.4 km
Max Patch Short Loop
 5
Marshall, NC

Trails in Tennessee - 284

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4.1 mi 6.6 km
#1 Honey Creek Loop
Huntsville, TN
4.1 mi 6.6 km Huntsville, TN
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Mostly Dry
71 days ago
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94.1 mi 151.4 km
#2 AT: Carolina Mountain Club (NC/TN)
Cove Creek, NC
94.1 mi 151.4 km Cove Creek, NC
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3.9 mi 6.2 km
#3 Twin Arches Loop Trail
Oneida, TN
3.9 mi 6.2 km Oneida, TN
All Clear
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84 days ago
4.5 mi 7.2 km
#4 Overmountain Victory Trail: Roan Mountain Segment
Roan Mountain, TN
4.5 mi 7.2 km Roan Mountain, TN
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#5 Cades Cove Nature Trail
Wildwood, TN
0.8 mi 1.3 km Wildwood, TN
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5.4 mi 8.7 km
#6 Boulevard Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
5.4 mi 8.7 km Gatlinburg, TN
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131.6 mi 211.8 km
#7 AT: Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club (VA/TN/NC)
Burnsville, NC
131.6 mi 211.8 km Burnsville, NC
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#8 Mount Cammerer Trail
Newport, TN
0.6 mi 1.0 km Newport, TN
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
84 days ago
1 
1.3 mi 2.1 km
#9 Crest Trail
Mascot, TN
1.3 mi 2.1 km Mascot, TN
Minor Issues
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Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Wear proper shoes and keep your hands available to grab onto trees for added stability. There are a few washed out areas a...
3 days ago
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1.8 mi 2.8 km
#10 Chinquapin Trail
Kingsport, TN
1.8 mi 2.8 km Kingsport, TN
Unknown
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2.0 mi 3.3 km
#11 Ridgetop Trail
Ashland City, TN
2.0 mi 3.3 km Ashland City, TN
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2.1 mi 3.3 km
#12 Laurel Run Trail
Church Hill, TN
2.1 mi 3.3 km Church Hill, TN
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1.6 mi 2.6 km
#13 Chestnut Trail
Mount Carmel, TN
1.6 mi 2.6 km Mount Carmel, TN
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2.0 mi 3.3 km
#14 Gentleman's Swimming Hole
Huntsville, TN
2.0 mi 3.3 km Huntsville, TN
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4.9 mi 7.9 km
#15 Mountain Goat Trail: Sewanee - Monteagle
Sewanee, TN
4.9 mi 7.9 km Sewanee, TN
Unknown
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1.0 mi 1.5 km
#16 Honey Creek Overlook Access
Huntsville, TN
1.0 mi 1.5 km Huntsville, TN
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2.0 mi 3.2 km
#17 Henry Hollow Loop
Ashland City, TN
2.0 mi 3.2 km Ashland City, TN
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3.3 mi 5.3 km
#18 River Mountain Road
Kingsport, TN
3.3 mi 5.3 km Kingsport, TN
Unknown
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#19 Kiner Hollow Trail
Mount Carmel, TN
1.5 mi 2.4 km Mount Carmel, TN
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#20 Black Hollow Road
Mount Carmel, TN
1.0 mi 1.6 km Mount Carmel, TN
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An icy Virgin Falls in mid February. Follow the Virgin Falls Loop Trail in the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, passing three other marvelous waterfalls before reaching the 110 foot waterfall.

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An icy Virgin Falls in mid February. Follow the Virgin Falls Loop Trail in the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, passing three other marvelous waterfalls before reaching the 110 foot waterfall.
 22
Sparta, TN
Stream in the Smoky Mtns.

#2

Stream in the Smoky Mtns.
 14
Gatlinburg, TN
Foster Falls - The 60 ft waterfall is the tallest in South Cumberland State Park. You can find the massive amount of water falling at the beginning of the Fiery Gizzard Trailhead in Tracy City, Tn. The 12.5 one way trail is considered one of the top 25 trails in the country.

#3

Foster Falls - The 60 ft waterfall is the tallest in South Cumberland State Park. You can find the massive amount of water falling at the beginning of the Fiery Gizzard Trailhead in Tracy City, Tn. The 12.5 one way trail is considered one of the top 25 trails in the country.
 8
Tracy City, TN
Winter Evening Skies - The scene at the end of the Angels Falls Trail of Big South Fork River in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

#4

Winter Evening Skies - The scene at the end of the Angels Falls Trail of Big South Fork River in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
 12
Oneida, TN
Hike the popular 2.3 mile roundtrip trail to reach the 80 foot Laurel Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The falls is broken up in an upper and lower section with a narrow bridge cutting across. This photo is shot at the bottom of the lower section of the falls.

#5

Hike the popular 2.3 mile roundtrip trail to reach the 80 foot Laurel Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The falls is broken up in an upper and lower section with a narrow bridge cutting across. This photo is shot at the bottom of the lower section of the falls.
 11
Gatlinburg, TN
The fog sets in over the Cumberland Plateau after an early morning rain in Fall Creek Falls State Park. Photo was taken along the 14 mile Lower Loop Trail.

#6

The fog sets in over the Cumberland Plateau after an early morning rain in Fall Creek Falls State Park. Photo was taken along the 14 mile Lower Loop Trail.
 12
Spencer, TN
Resting the legs after a long hike up. This view from atop Mt. Leconte is known as Cliff Top.

#7

Resting the legs after a long hike up. This view from atop Mt. Leconte is known as Cliff Top.
 12
Gatlinburg, TN
Leave Only Your Footprints. The scene from Grotto Falls after a February morning snow fall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From Dec. to mid-March, the trail begins at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead (6 miles r/t). Rest of the year, you can begin at Trillium Gap Trailhead for a 2.6-mile hike.

#8

Leave Only Your Footprints. The scene from Grotto Falls after a February morning snow fall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From Dec. to mid-March, the trail begins at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead (6 miles r/t). Rest of the year, you can begin at Trillium Gap Trailhead for a 2.6-mile hike.
 10
Gatlinburg, TN

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