World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of southern appalachian mountain culture, this is americas most visited national park. Along the bottom of the page is an elevation profile that shows the distance between shelters, camping areas and trail access points. Best forest trails in great smoky mountains national park. Americas most visited national park and a unesco world heritage site, great smoky mountains national park is both renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life and rich in remnants of southern appalachian mountain culture. The park has over 150 maintained hiking trails, offering more than 850 miles of hiking. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map and guide gpo. This is a geologic map of great smoky mountains national park 10.
Vehicle navigation systems and gps units may provide inaccurate information in the mountains sending drivers the wrong way on oneway roads or leading them to dead ends in remote areas. Looking for a great trail in great smoky mountains national park, tennessee. Park at the fork ridge and mountainstosea trailheads. Hiking trails in great smoky mountains national park. Selfguiding trail horseback riding picnic area developed campground observation tower unpaved road oneway road historic structures c o v e c r e e k r d appalachian highlands science learning center. Before hiking, please consult a ranger on the particular difficulties of each trail. Nearby attractions included on this map are douglas lake, fontana lake and dam, and the blue ridge parkway. Great smoky mountains trails hiking trail guide for the. The easiest way to reach the summit is by driving to the. Great smoky mountains g trail map national park service u. Be sure to download the official great smoky mountains national park map to find restaurants, hotels, or activities along the route of your choosing in the park. Leonard 193520 who was the first secretary and webmaster of the 900 miler club.
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between north carolina and tennessee in great smoky mountains national park. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map and guide. Map of cades cove located in the great smoky mountains national park with high resolution download. Great smoky mountains national park maps my smoky mountain park. Cammerer is a popular destination in the lesstraveled northeastern region. Basic information about great smoky mountains national. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. This 1997 national park service gsmnp trail map is from the library of congress gsmnp map collection and uses lizardtechs mrsid decoder to decompress the waveletcompressed map file. National geographic has added two new trails illustrated maps for great smoky mountains national park in addition to the. Zach robbins contact zach the deep creek waterfalls loop outside of bryson city is one of the most popular hikes in great smoky mountains national park. On the map, it is called lakeview drive, but to the citizens of swain county it is the road to nowhere a broken promise.
Great smoky mountains national park a p p a l a c h i a n a ranger station dillsboro m o u santeetlah nantahala national forest lake t r a i l r a p p a l a c hi n d s s t r a i l t u c k a s e g e e e a ri v er s oc f cr ek o c o n a l u f t e e c r i v e r r a v e n t abrams creek r r m e t tw ie e f o r k e b r a d l e y f o r k e. Hiking trails near bryson city nc, pet friendly hiking. This map of great smoky mountains national park shows outlying gateways from knoxville, tenn. Youll find a number of hiking trails in the deep creek area of the park, just two miles north of town, and also off lakeview drive the road to nowhere six miles north of bryson city. Great smoky mountains national park attractions noted on this map include cades cove and roaring fork motor nature trails, clingmans dome, mountain farm museum, and the chimney tops rock formations. About the park across more than 800 square miles of western north carolina and eastern tennessee, great smoky mountains national park is home to some of the oldest mountains in the world and much, much more. Great smoky mountains national park has 129 trails in the vicinity, including 87 hiking trails, 58 for walking and 125 for other activities. It offers postcardperfect views and plentiful wildlife. These maps are geopdfenabled and can function on your mobile device using popular gps applications.
Great smoky mountains national park is an american national park and a unesco world heritage site that straddles the ridgeline of the great smoky mountains, part of the blue ridge mountains, which are a division of the larger appalachian mountain chain. Free great smoky mountains national park topo maps. Smoky mountain trail map great smoky mountains national park. The map is overlaid with a 1minute gps grid to use with the gazetteer.
Great smoky s mountains national r park a p p a l a c h i a n a d o u d s n t t r a i l p a p p a l a c hi n tr a i l t u c k a s e g e e d g p y ri v er s o c of cr e k o c o n a l u f t e e f r i v e r r a v e n n na e i me t r l r g f o r k b r a d l e y for k w. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Reviews 28968 photos 118482 recordings 19988 sort by. We provide detailed information on more than 70 hikes in great smoky mountains national park, including trail descriptions, photographs, key features, difficulty ratings, maps and elevation profiles. Mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic maps. Each page includes a detailed topographic map which is centered on the trail. Heres our definitive guide to hiking in great smoky mountains national park, including a trail map of the national park, links and resources, most popular trails and the hidden gems, easy strolls, nature trails and best hikes. Best trails in great smoky mountains national park alltrails.
National geographic trails illustrated map for the great smoky mountains. Gatlinburg hiking trails great smoky mountains national park. A more precise location is listed in the tables below, with trailhead directions on each individual trail page. Great smoky mountains national park hiking trail map. Click here for printer friendly version, high resolution pdf format size. Cades cove map map of cades cove great smoky mountains. While the great smoky mountain national park contains broader mountain range, most of the impressive sights are located within the national park. If you visit during the summer you may not find a parking spot. Jun 19, 2019 home maps great smoky mountain national park trail map pdf. I did, however, hike nearly 100 miles with at least one hike done in each of the different regions around the park. Best views trails in great smoky mountains national park.
The gatlinburg trail is one of two walking paths on which visitors can walk dogs and bicycle. Each of the smoky mountain trails listed below have been grouped by the predominate feature for each trail, based on the following criteria. Answers to all your important great smoky national park vacation questions about wildlife viewing, pets in the park, plus winter and backcountry routes. Great smoky mountains trail map smoky mountains map. There are over 800 miles of trails in great smoky mountains national park, so hiking every mile is beyond the scope of the national park planner project.
Gatlinburg trail great smoky mountains national park u. The springer mountain to davenport gap section covers the entire great smoky mountains national park. Find information below about visiting the park, road and trail closures, other park partners, and more. Great smoky mountains national park click to enlarge download the great smoky mountains park map pdf download the great smoky mountains trail and campsite map pdf. Best trails near great smoky mountains national park tn. This relatively short hike is easy, scenic, and features 3 distinct waterfalls. With over 800 miles of mapped trails, the great smoky mountains national park map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. Clingmans dome, one of the most popular landmarks in great smoky mountains national park, is the highest peak in the smokies and the 3rd highest peak east of the mississippi river. If you choose to visit a national park, please ensure that you follow cdc and state and local guidelines to prevent the. Great smoky mountain national park resources map collection. Clingmans dome great smoky mountains national park, tn. History and culture this national park is like a tapestry of mountain communities and native americans who loved the land so much they wanted it to be preserved for all the world to enjoy.
Beste wege in great smoky mountains national park alltrails. These free maps show park roads, attractions, and more. Trails in the directory below are grouped by general location within the great smoky mountains, such as hiking trails near gatlinburg or cades cove. The longest trail in great smoky mountains national park is old settlers trail a wellknown trail measuring 68. Great smoky mountains national park map pdf my smoky. Great smoky mountains national park topographic map and nearby trails. Jakes creek trail great smoky mountains national park. Click the image to view a full size gif 150 kb or download a pdf 300 kb this great smoky mountains map 1. Topographic map, great smoky mountains national park. The beginning of the trail is uphill and that area is where most of the wildflowers can be seen in the spring.
With its secluded mountain waterways, aweinspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of oldgrowth forest, great smoky mountains national park offers an overwhelming number of outdoor adventures. Free park road maps can be downloaded below and are available in park visitor centers. The gps manual has links to free utilities to upload and manage your data and information about overnighting and weather in the park. You can also browse the bestselling great smoky mountains maps and guidebooks on amazon. The great smoky mountains 900 miler club in memory of joseph g. Worldrenowned for its biodiversity, the beauty of its ancient mountains and its southern appalachian mountain culture, this southeastern gem is. Department of the interior great smoky mountains national park north carolinatennessee 51 46 s n a k e l d e n r i d g e t r 0. It is not the best trail for wildflowers that ive seen in the park. Cammerer and big creek great smoky mountains national. The clearly marked trails include mileages between intersections.
Pets and bicycles are prohibited on all other park trails. The only great smoky mountain national park map and guide you. National geographics trails illustrated map of the park combines unparalleled detail and valuable. A 3d map offers a birds eye view of the park and is a quick, intiutive way to visualize the topography of the park. It shows major points of interest and the popular hiking trails. This is a great smoky mountains regional map, showing roads and highways in the area along with nearby towns. Joe hiked every trail in the smokies four times, and had completed hikes for his fifth map prior to his passing. The border between tennessee and north carolina runs northeast to southwest through the. Alltrails has 318 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions. National geographics trails illustrated map of the park combines. Download the official national park map to see the major park roads, rivers, park visitor centers, and the appalachian trail which bisects the. Great smoky mountains national park is one of the countrys most popular national park sites. Great smoky mountains national parks conservation association. Topographic map, great smoky mountains national park, tennessee and north carolina other title great smoky mountains national park, tennessee and north carolina contributor names geological survey u.
Directory of smoky mountain trails by trail feature. Great smoky mountains, nc visitor guide rei coop journal. Backcountry campsites and shelters are listed by map coordinates. The maps on this page range include mostly campgrounds, but also maps from the official park brochure and a trail map. Zach robbins clingmans dome, one of the most popular landmarks in great smoky mountains national park, is the highest peak in the smokies and the 3rd highest peak east of the mississippi river. Great smoky mountains trail atlas outragegis mapping. Mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic maps for accurate navigation in areas. Download the official national park map to see the major park roads, rivers, park visitor centers, and the appalachian trail which bisects the park. Great smoky mountains national park region map pdf my.
Established in 1934, great smoky mountains national park comprises more than 800 square miles along the border of north carolina and tennessee. B a l a s f w m u o tr a i l p a g su r a i n t n l r a c. C r 0 0 1 kilometer 10 10 1 mile north 40 40 40 74 19 74 74 19 23 23 19 321 321 321 276 441 129 129 129 441 441 441 143 143 416 32 32 28 28 28 73 73 321 321 441 411. Download the official national park map to see the major park roads, rivers, park visitor centers, and the appalachian trail which.
The mountain, a tad under 5,000 feet, has a beautiful stone octagonal fire tower with incredible panoramic views of. Smoky mountain trail map great smoky mountains national. The latitudelongitude calibration of this map is only approximate, use the topo maps for more accurate coordinates. Great smoky mountain national park trail map pdf maps.
Map great smoky mountains national park, north carolina. Geological survey is tiled onto a lettersized mapbook for easy printing. The easiest way to reach the summit is by driving to the clingmans dome visitors center and hike a halfmile to the summit. This cades cove map features all the stops on the loop. Hiking great smoky mountains covers 82 hikes in the smokies, includes photos, trail maps, quick reference trail highlights and elevation profiles. Great smoky mountains national park isa known for its wildflowers, waterfalls, black bears, for the bluecolored mist that hangs above mountain peaks and valleys. It is relatively flat and runs through the forest along side the west. But, it has good views and lovely mountain terrain. Available also through the library of congress web. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map gpo. Before visiting, please check with individual parks regarding changes to park operations. National geographics trails illustrated map of cades coves and. Map of the great smoky mountains national park with high resolution download.
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