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These hiking trails listed below have been hiked by us extensively along with being carefully documented and photographed in all 4 seasons. This project has taken years and we are hoping to end up with the most extensive, accurate and interesting information on Hiking on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Have patience with us - it will be well worth the wait!

Hikers may have to cross streams while hiking in park
Hikers may have to cross streams while hiking
A Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hiking Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hiking Trail

Hiking Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park


The Appalachian Trail Sections: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP)


A log in winter with the Appalachian Trail Marking
A log in winter with the Appalachian Trail Marking.
A Vertical while line marks the Appalachian trail
A Vertical while line marks the Appalachian trail.

The following list of sections of the Appalachian trail starts at the Fontana Dam trailhead in North Carolina in the Southwest section of the Great Smoky Mountains national park heading to the North East section exiting the GSMNP at the Tennessee - North Carolina border between Cosby TN and Big Creek NC.