Seasonal Hiking in the Smoky Mountains Vacation Guide

VERAVISE OUTDOOR LIVING

There are more than 522,427 acres within which there are more than 800 miles of trails to hike in the Smoky Mountains.

Hiking during the fall is one of the best ways to see the beautiful fall foliage and, on some trails, escape the crowds. 

Fall Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

Chimney Tops

Tremont on Middle Prong Trail

Fall Smoky Mountains Trails

Winter Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

There are numerous easy-to-access trails to hike in the winter where you can enjoy frozen waterfalls and ponds, sightings of white-tailed deer and other wildlife

Laurel Falls Gatlinburg

Andrews Bald

Winter Smoky Mountains Trails

Hiking on one of the 150 Smoky Mountain trails in the Spring is always a great idea!  You will be rewarded with beautiful wildflowers and great waterfalls.

Spring Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

Cucumber Gap Trail

Grotto Falls

Spring Smoky Mountains Trails

Smoky Mountians Hiking in the Summer

Hiking in the Smoky Mountains in the summer is one of the best ways to beat the heat.

Gregory Bald

Clingmans Dome

Summer Smoky Mountains Trails