Smoky Mountain Trails

There are many hiking trails in the park. Some such as the Appalachian Trail are at higher elevations while others such as the Elkmont and Tremont trails are found on the river road on the way to Cades Cove and run alongside nice creeks. A nice picnic ground that has some good sites next to a creek is the Chimney Tops picnic area on the right side of Newfound Gap road. If you do not have much time go to Roaring Forks Motor Trail for a nice little one way paved road you can drive through to see pioneer cabins and waterfalls. Just google the trails above for locations.