Name: Appalachian trail
Address: National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, NC 37738, Gatlinburg

Iconic mountain range footpath stretching 2,100+ miles across 14 states from Maine to Georgia.

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#2 of 18 Hiking areas in Gatlinburg

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.94

9.1 km from the center of Gatlinburg

Rating breakdown

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4 ★4%
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National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, NC 37738

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Appalachian trail?: Appalachian trail is rated 5.0 out of 5 based on 47 reviews.
How does Appalachian trail rank in Gatlinburg?: Appalachian trail is #2 of 18 Hiking areas in Gatlinburg by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Appalachian trail located?: National Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, NC 37738 — 9.1 km from the center of Gatlinburg.

Reviews (9)

craig Lui 2023 Nov 06

Terrific Fall day for hiking.
hiking north bound AT. Then hiked on Boulevard trail for 3 miles, turned back. Visited Jumpoff rock, having a great view. Met many hikers. Saw ice on one spot.

Janice “Lilgall” Galloway 2023 Jul 24

There is a lot of uphill at the start. Then more gradual about .7 miles in. Beautiful landscape.

Sam Alhaddad 2023 May 13

Heaven in the Mountains that brings beauty and peace at once. Absolutely Amazing.....a must visit for your body and soul

Otavio Maffud Cilli 2023 Mar 26

Just on the border of Tennessee and North Caroline, this location provides great views of the national park. There are some good trails, and you can also bring your kids. They have restrooms there so that you can have a good time with your kids without any concern about it.

Debbie Anderson 2023 Mar 09

Hiked (8) miles of the AT beginning near Newfound Gap/Smoky Mountains National Park. Great experience, beautiful area. The AT is about 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, and passes through 14 states. A bit crowded on the day that I went. Look forward to going back again. A must experience. #NeverStopExploring 🥾🌞❤️

Fun Fact: The Appalachian trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail by the National Trails System Act of 1968. The Trail is currently protected along more than 99% of its course by federal/state ownership of the land or by rights-of-way.

Antonio Duran 2022 Nov 26

It's an amazing place to go Backpacking camping . Outstanding views 🏕 🥾

nicholas fusco 2022 Sep 14

Absolutely beautiful up there. These are pictures on the way up and on top. It was the border of Tennessee and North Carolina a little bit over 5,000, feet above sea level 🥰🙏🏽🙌🏽

RR RR 2022 May 10

It’s a tougher hike with constant uphill the first bit, but once you reach a peak( i suggest taking the jumpoff) its so amazing!

Lucas 2021 Mar 17

Wonderful trail with amazing views of nature and the mountains! Everything about this trail is beautiful. The trail itself goes all the way to Maine (1,972 miles). But there are lookout points at 1.7 and 2.7 miles. It is uphill all the way to the 1.7 mile marker. This lookout spot is where I proposed to my girlfriend!