50 Must-Do Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balls, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy, who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping.

Leave the roads to explore the heart of the part - whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a 7-mile trek through a spruce forest atop a peaceful ridge, or a panoramic 22-mile overnighter. Johnny considers the Smokies his home stomping ground, so you’ll get all the necessary information to enjoy this incomparable area.