The Smoky Mountains or as they are sometimes called, “The Smokies”, refers to the Great Smoky Mountains National park and the surrounding Southern Appalachian communities which include the popular gateway communities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.
This is not an easy hike, but for those willing to climb the 11.6 miles out and back trail to the summit of Gregory Bald in the summer, the reward is worth it.
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