The Quiet Side Of The Smokies

VERAVISE OUTDOOR LIVING Learn more

In recent years, the popularity of the Smoky Mountains has led to more and more tourists visiting each year. This, in turn, has led to some areas in the park becoming quite crowded. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-4234d945-2188-40c7-9e6d-9adcc0e507c3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-52d54e4c-f800-48e9-b506-a3c4115f844d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -92.23091%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Beyond the bustling towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge lies a quieter side to this majestic mountain range that is often overlooked. Learn more

What Is The Quiet Side Of The Smokies?

[{"selector":"#anim-ad916bf3-b1f9-4c9b-84e3-082d442a2cb6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f5a453a4-2b64-4f38-9e6c-87432b964866","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Townsend

[{"selector":"#anim-f8fd946e-5411-4a63-bde2-14c89992339d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The small town is nestled between two rivers and surrounded by lush forests, providing a tranquil setting for visitors. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-333af168-bf1c-4641-8e33-a95a50cdd63b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Townsend offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and more. Learn more

Wears Valley

[{"selector":"#anim-602af0e3-0091-4b8a-99ba-380d69a5f497 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-12.535714245587265%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This small town on the outskirts of the Smokies is centrally located between Gatlinburg and Cades Cove. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-2f7fc4be-52ac-4288-8c45-b8d8fc772a04","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Here you can enjoy amazing mountain views while hiking or biking along the many trails, or simply relax with friends over a campfire in one of the many campgrounds. Learn more

What are quiet trails in the Smoky Mountains?

[{"selector":"#anim-5a208d3e-97d5-4016-808c-a316dd0dd2bd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b59ca187-500c-4124-bc4e-ec29e563ac90","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-126.92309%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ffd0e53f-0d2e-46ea-bb44-a20bce2c8cc1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e339d920-1b17-4ef3-9c1a-b643950428f2","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e54bf3a-f0a2-4a94-94bf-acd83df8bd64","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a172c1fc-fa2b-48dd-b996-50b2c9a29511","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-137.7551%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9a7e7456-7e3c-476e-a818-d0d20553cf52","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.96154%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":300,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-afbdb83a-9528-4b6c-8092-83b11ca9d8d7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":300,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6ff47b7-c79d-42f5-a1b0-4532a4476329","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":300,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-485449e4-c104-4c50-bfb6-4d710f66dcf6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-126.92309%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":400,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2c91feb7-04a6-456c-8319-6a8cd920a9bc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":400,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9b91eae2-efba-42af-8ad8-f2f346f63371","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":400,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b690cd5e-46e3-4602-8caa-6d6003c693f9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2799e7be-0735-43aa-af7f-08722a774b14","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-137.7551%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bf898258-ef32-477f-9573-94a00e2f1d3f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18288660-43e6-4a0b-a373-93bd116363a6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-137.7551%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Learn more about the quiet side of the Smokies

[{"selector":"#anim-2c9c27a4-bf3b-4885-bf2b-cc609b877212","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2ca19296-1a54-4292-a982-56d34c4e7e6a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Smoky Mountains 7-Day Itinerary

[{"selector":"#anim-9f78690c-f38a-4e19-80b7-1666d77172f8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-33026294-9ff5-4941-8829-2fcbd4f0092a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Plan the ultimate Smoky Mountains Vacation! GET YOURS NOW

The Quiet Side Of The Smokies

What Is The Quiet Side Of The Smokies?

Townsend

Wears Valley

What are quiet trails in the Smoky Mountains?

Spruce Flats Falls

Middle Prong Trail

Baskins Creek Trail

Learn more about the quiet side of the Smokies

Smoky Mountains 7-Day Itinerary

Read More:

How To Avoid Crowds In the Smoky Mountains

Best Time To Visit Smoky Mountains