Family-Friendly Nature Views & Hikes

Drive to the National Park to observe all of these amazing views and partake in naturistic experiences.

Each of these places can be typed into Google Maps or Waze:

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• Cades Cove Scenic Loop & Picnic Area

• Roaring Fork Motor Trail

• Newfound Gap Overlook

• Clingman’s Dome Observation Tower (also a 1 mile hike to top if you wish!)

• Cherokee, NC for views, shops, and historical experience

• Laurel Falls Waterfall and Hike

• Cataract Falls and Hike

• Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail

• The “Sinks” Waterfall and Overlook

• Greenbriar Picnic Area

• The Place of a Thousand Drips

• Morton Overlook

• Gatlinburg Trail

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Day Hikes from 3 – 8 hours total

Moderate to Difficult Hikes with Amazing Views

Make sure you pack adequately for hike with supplies and gear + start on time (between sunrise and 10am)

The hikes listed are all hikes that we’ve done in the Smoky Mountains that can be completed within several hours:
 

• Abram’s Falls

• Chimney Tops

• Alum Cave & Bluffs

• West Prong Trail

• Rainbow Falls

• Mt LeConte (via Alum Cave)

• Charlie’s Bunion via Appalachian Trail

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For additional trails & information on each trail, times to start, and guidelines for hiking (i.e. NEVER HIKE ALONE, bring water & proper gear), and apps you can use for hiking, download our guide book.