The Great Smoky Mountain range is a truly magical place. Standing at an overlook and witnessing the incredible mountains all around you does a soul good. These natural wonders of our world fill us with life as we strive to explore. Take a deep breath and let the nice fresh air fill your lungs, hike away and leave all of the busyness behind. The Smokies are meant to be a place of peace and this easy trail in the Smoky Mountains gives you just that.
The Gatlinburg Trail is a simple and easy hike through the wonderful forest found in the Great Smoky Mountains. The trail is a simple out and back 3.9-mile hike with 164 feet of elevation gain and is rated as easy.
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You will follow along the Little Pigeon River. Walking beside flowing water always gives a sense of peace and tranquility.
Lori Erion/ Alltrails Listen as the water gurgles over the rocks or simply flows by you as it naturally does. The sound is relaxing and great company for a simple hike.
The gravel path is wide most of the way through, with a few exceptions. There are some rocks and roots to be found, but you will mostly be walking a pretty flat gravel path.
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As you walk, take in the views of the towering canopy, watch for unique plants you can only find in the South, and keep an eye out for bears.
Lorna Mosbacher/ Alltrails The Great Smoky Mountains are known for lots and lots of black bears. Being cautious and aware of what is around you is always a good rule of thumb whenever these fuzzy beasts are around.
Old remains of early settlements can be found along the trail as well as a bridge and a small waterfall.
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The trail can either start at the Sugarland Visitors Center or you can walk right off the city streets of downtown Gatlinburg and be on the trail. Either way you choose to get there, you will be greeted with a lush forest and the trickle of flowing water along the Little Pigeon River.
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There are lots of longer and more strenuous hikes all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, but sometimes it is nice to find a simple trail. The Gatlinburg Trail is an easy trail in the Smoky Mountains and a great way to spend the afternoon.
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Listen as the water gurgles over the rocks or simply flows by you as it naturally does. The sound is relaxing and great company for a simple hike.
Lorna Mosbacher/ Alltrails
The Great Smoky Mountains are known for lots and lots of black bears. Being cautious and aware of what is around you is always a good rule of thumb whenever these fuzzy beasts are around.
If you like the idea of a nice stroll through the Smokies then we have 7 more easy hikes for you in the National Park. and guess what? The Gatlinburg Trail is on that list!
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