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To journey high above the fertile valleys you can hike, ride or bike your way up to the mountains ridges and get eye-to-eye with seemingly endless rows of mountains.

There are hundreds of miles of trails in the Smokies, including the mother of all trails- the Appalachian Trail. Contact the tourism office in the area you're visiting to get detailed list of the most popular hiking adventures.

Click here to view map coordinates.  Additional trails may be found in our Visitor Guide.

Smoky Mountain Trails

The Appalachian Trail to Charlie's Bunion, 4 Miles, F2 Bartram Trail, 37.7 Miles, G7 Big Snowbird Trail, 12.7 Miles, D4
Trailhead: Newfound Gap parking area. This 4-mile stretch offers spectacular views of the Smokies. Trailhead: The trail enters North Carolina just south of Highlands near Rabun Bald. Trailhead: Big Snowbird Road. The first 4 miles are recommended for day hikes.
 
The Appalachian Trail to Wesser Bald, 2 Miles, E5   Big Indian Horse Trail, 8 Miles, F6 Fire Creek Area Trails, .3 Miles to 5.4 Miles, C6
Trailhead: Wesser Gap. This scenic portion of the Appalachian Trail is perfect for day hikes.   Trailhead: Big Indian Creek.  The Standing Indian Reservation Area west of Franklin. Trailhead: Fires Cree Recreation Area. Offers a number of excellent trails.
         
Jackrabbit Mountain Trail, 2.5 Miles, D7   Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail, 2 Miles, C4   Mallonees Trail, 5 Miles, I5
Trailhead: Jackrabbit Recreation Area.  Trail offers an excellent view of Lake Chatuge and provides lake fishing access as well.   Trailhead: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest parking lot. Joyce Kilmer Forest, the last remnant of virgin forest in Southern Appalachians, offers a spectacular 2-mile loop trail.   Trailhead: Balsam Lake Recreation Area. The Mallonee Trail provides barrier free access, with three wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms located along the trail.
         
Maple Springs Observation Point, 800 Feet, C4   Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 8.75 Miles, I4    
Trailhead: Maple Springs Observation Area. Maple Springs offers an unparalleled view of the Smokies, especially during the fall color season.   Trailhead: Old Bald Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  The Highland's portion of North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail traverses breathtaking stands of old-growth forest and plenty of wildlife.    
         
         
   
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