Trailhead
Smoky Mountains
Every guide we’ve built for the Smokies — pick your route.
5 DAYS
The Full Itinerary
Complete day-by-day plan for a full week in the park
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3 DAYS
The Long Weekend
Hit the highlights on a shorter trip
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1 DAY
One Day in the Smokies
Passing through? One day means picking a side — Cades Cove for wildlife, or Newfound Gap and Kuwohi for the views. Both versions, hour by hour
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THE LOOP
The Cades Cove Loop
Eleven miles, one way, and the best wildlife viewing in the park — plus the parking tag rule that catches everyone out
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HIGHEST POINT
Kuwohi
6,643 feet, the highest point on the entire Appalachian Trail — and it hasn’t been called Clingmans Dome since 2024
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LODGING
Where to Stay
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend & Cherokee — budget to splurge, plus cabins
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TRAILS
The Best Hikes in the Smokies
Thirteen trails with the distances NPS actually publishes — and the parking problem that decides whether you hike at all
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GROUPS EDITION
Large Group Cabins
Over-the-top rentals with pools, theaters, and arcades — built for big groups
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GUIDE
Best Waterfalls
Every waterfall hike worth the wet shoes
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GUIDE
Gatlinburg Hidden Gems
Lesser-known spots worth the detour
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BOOK A TOUR
Top Experiences
Guided tours, ziplining, rafting, and family-friendly experiences to add to your trip
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