The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. I did, however, hike nearly 100 miles with at least one hike done in each of the different regions around the park. Great smoky mountains institute at tremont cades cove campground office abrams creek ranger station planning your trip for help planning a backpacking trip, call the backcountry information office at 8654361297. Mount sterling is home to the highest elevation true fire tower remaining in the eastern united states. However, there is a better way to plan your hiking adventure. Printed on durable tearresistant, waterproof material with a new color palette and stunning shaded relief. All of these mileages are the actual distances from parking lot to the waterfall and back, notthe actual trail length.
Alum cave trail to mt leconte in the smoky mountains. Click the image to view a full size gif 150 kb or download a pdf 300 kb this great smoky mountains map 1. Geological survey is tiled onto a lettersized mapbook for easy printing. Great smoky mountains national park hiking trail map.
Wise university of tennessee press 1996 is by far and away the best hiking guide to the great smoky mountains national park. National park in united states ideal stay duration. Download the great smoky mountains trail and campsite map pdf back to the top. National geographics trails illustrated map of clingmans dome and. Mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic maps for accurate navigation in areas. The longest trail in great smoky mountains national park is appalachian trail a. 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. The office is staffed by volunteers and is open daily from 9 a. The map is overlaid with a 1minute gps grid to use with the gazetteer. Along the bottom of the page is an elevation profile that shows the distance between shelters, camping areas and trail access points.
Mount sterling great smoky mountains national park, nc. As you travel on the train, watch paddlers challenge the rapids. With hundreds of miles of trails, you could stop just about anywhere along the roads and get on a trail. Best trails in great smoky mountains national park alltrails.
Download the great smoky mountains national park map. 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. Click here for printer friendly version, high resolution pdf format size. My clothes are starting to smell uncivilized enough that laundry is probably a good call, too. Trails illustrated great smoky mountains national park trail. Map and info pdf file great smoky mountains national park. Alltrails has 318 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Difficulty rating as a general rule of thumb, a difficulty rating of less than 5 is considered to be an easy hike. Mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic maps for accurate. National geographic has added two new trails illustrated maps for great smoky mountains national park in addition to the original map. Smoky mountain trail map great smoky mountains national park.
Each page includes a detailed topographic map which is centered on the trail. The latitudelongitude calibration of this map is only approximate, use the topo maps for more accurate coordinates. Vehicle navigation systems and gps units may provide inaccurate information in the mountainssending drivers the wrong way on oneway roads or leading them to dead ends in remote areas. National park service, harpers ferry center, publications. The latitudelongitude calibration of this map is only approximate. The most comprehensive and complete recreational map for great smoky mountains national park, which straddles tennessee and north carolina. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Park at the fork ridge and mountains tosea trailheads.
The springer mountain to davenport gap section covers the entire great smoky mountains national park. Great smoky mountains national park attractions noted on this map include cades cove and roaring fork motor nature trails, clingmans. Great smoky mountains national park map pdf my smoky. Mountain ace gap r a b b i t c e k t r a i l l i tl e b o t t o m s t r r.
Tomorrow promises about 10 miles of mostly downhill, as i descend out of great smoky mountains national park. Trails illustrated maps for great smoky mountains national park. Great smoky mountains national park b l u e e rid g p k w y south c arolin north c ali georgia tennessee knoxville asheville gatlinburg ch erok waynesville maryvi le sevierville gr envi l ch at n og c h er o h al sk ywa. It shows major points of interest and the popular hiking trails. In the lonely northeast corner of great smoky mountains national park, the tower receives less traffic than other towers in the park and is typically included in longer backpacking trips from big creek or cataloochee valley. Youll begin your trip in bryson city, nc, with a 2 hour approximate railroad excursion over fontana lake and into the nantahala gorge. The 10 best great smoky mountains national park hiking trails. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. National geographics trails illustrated map of the park combines unparalleled detail and valuable.
Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. Cataloochee divide trail great smoky mountains national. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolina. This book is generally available at area bookstores and outfitters. On the map, it is called lakeview drive, but to the citizens of swain county it is the road to nowhere a broken promise. The pdf file in downloadable and has a listing of many backcountry campsites by each specific area in the park. Directory of smoky mountain trails by trail feature each of the smoky mountain trails listed below have been grouped by the predominate feature for each trail, based on the following criteria. Hiking trails of the great smoky mountains is an essential guide to one of americas most breathtaking and rugged national parks. 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.
Park at the fork ridge and mountainstosea trailheads. Introducing the great smoky mountains trail pdf map. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee. Appalachian trail 00 87 78 73 72 66 36 38 29 50 24 23 10 9 1 61 55 57 71 83 47 37 davenport gap laurel. The map features many key points of interest as well, including cades cove, fontana lake, maryville, and gatlinburg. Beste wege in great smoky mountains national park alltrails. Waterproof tearresistant topographic map americas most visited national park and a unesco world heritage site. Long out of print, this volume contains all of the national park authorized trails as well as some additional manways and offroute hikes. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. The second edition of this compellingly readable and useful book is completely updated, giving outdoor enthusiasts the most current. View current weather, forecasts, and webcams from our. Great smoky mountains trail map with campgrounds and high resolution download. The clearly marked trails include mileages between intersections.
Also indicates location of backcountry campsites and shelters, front. Map of the great smoky mountains national park with high resolution download. Download the official national park map to see the major park roads, rivers, park visitor centers, and the appalachian trail which bisects the park. Map great smoky mountains national park, north carolina. 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. Along the bottom of the page is an elevation profile that shows the distance between. Introducing the great smoky mountains trail pdf map use this map on your ios or android mobile device. Great smoky mountains trail atlas outragegis mapping. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 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.
Reat smoky mountains national park b a s k i n s n c r e e k h b y p a s s 6 1 b u c k h o r n r d n bi r d s c r e k d gl a d e s rd d d d d o l l y w. View current weather, forecasts, and webcams from our great smokies weather station. Great smoky mountains national park region map pdf my. Great smoky mountains g trail map national park service u. I have standing bear farm in my sights, and plan to stay in its hostel. Smoky mountain hiking trails best read guide smoky mountains. 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.
Free park road maps can be downloaded below and are available in park visitor centers. Bl w y cheroh ue p k e rid g north c ali south c arolin. National geographic has divided the park into two sections, thus allowing each map to show much greater detail. Great smoky mountains trail map smoky mountains map. This is a great smoky mountains regional map, showing roads and highways in the area along with nearby towns. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map and guide. There is also information about trip planning and how to obtain camping permits. Trails illustrated great smoky mountains national park. Joe hiked every trail in the smokies four times, and had completed hikes for his fifth map prior to his passing.
Free great smoky mountains national park topo maps. Smoky mountain hiking trails gatlinburg hiking trails. This detailed trails illustrated folded map offers colorful, concise coverage of great smoky mountains national park. Great smoky mountains national park is rife with hiking opportunities. Climb to mount le contes stunning landscapes and summit views, following the alum cave trail and boulevard trail in great smoky mountains national park. Some speculate that they were caused by ice storms, insects, woolly mammoths, dry wind or fire. May, 2019 great smoky mountains national park map pdf.
The pdf file has 2 pages, and the second page has the map. Great smoky mountains national park topographic map and nearby trails. Beforehiking, please consult a ranger on the particular difficulties of each trail. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Below is some basic information for more than 80 smoky mountain hiking trails.
Printed on durable tearresistant, waterproof material with a new color palette and stunning. Leonard 193520 who was the first secretary and webmaster of the 900 miler club. 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. Great smoky mountains national park national geographic trails illustrated map national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Enjoy this trip combining the great smoky mountains railroads trip with the waterfall jeep tour.
Great smoky mountains national park has 117 trails in the vicinity, including 64 hiking trails, 64 for horseback riding and 69 for other activities. Between 5 and 10 is moderate, and anything over 10 is considered to be strenuous. Great smoky mountains national park region map pdf my smoky. Great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map great smoky mountains national park, north carolinatennessee, trail map and guide gpo. Map and info pdf file great smoky mountains national. Great smoky mountains national park map with our favorite trails high resolution official park trail map pdf you may also call the backcountry information office at 865 4361297 for information to plan your hiking or backpacking trip.
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. Clingmans dome great smoky mountains national park, tn. With over 800 miles of mapped trails, the great smoky mountains national park map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. Motor nature trail b a l s a m n r d l a u r e l c r e k a d c h e r o h a l s k y w a y cherokee national forest national. Great trail its a bit rough getting up the hills if your not in. The great smoky mountains 900 miler club in memory of joseph g. Hiking trails near bryson city nc, pet friendly hiking. Great smoky mountains institute at tremont c h i l h o w e m o u n t a i n li t l e r i v e r closed in winter r o a d p a r s o n. This is a geologic map of great smoky mountains national park 10. For a complete description of every trail in the great smoky mountains national park, we recommend. 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.
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