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Rainbow Falls is one of the best hikes near Gatlinburg TN

6 of the Best Hikes Near Gatlinburg TN You Need to Explore

May 26, 2026

Want to get out in the national park? There are several Gatlinburg hiking trails you should check out! The Smoky Mountain trails range from easy to moderate, and they are great for people who have never hiked before or people who do some hiking. You can choose a trail based on difficulty and what you would like to see along the way. There's no better way to enjoy the beauty of nature in the Smokies than by taking a hike with friends or family! Here are 6 of the best hikes near Gatlinburg TN you need to explore:

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Alum Cave is one of the best places to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains

Top 5 Places to Go Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains With Views

January 26, 2026

When you visit the Smokies, you probably want to see incredible views of the mountains. One of the best ways to enjoy the views is to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains. The trails range from moderate to difficult since you have to climb pretty high to get a great mountain view. Here are the top 5 places to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains with views:

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porters creek trail is one of the best winter hikes in the smokies

4 of the Best Winter Hikes in the Smokies You Have to Experience

December 4, 2025

Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains is always a magical experience, but few things are more breathtaking than the views you get when you hike the mountains during the winter. Here are 4 of the best winter hikes in the Smokies that you’ve got to try.

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porters creek trail

Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Hike the Porters Creek Trail

August 25, 2025

One of the huge perks of staying at the Greenbrier Campground is that the Greenbrier entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is less than a half mile away! This park entrance is considered off the beaten path for many visitors, which results in less crowded trails for your enjoyment! A highlight of the Greenbrier section of the park is the Porters Creek Trail, a scenic trail that offers a variety of stunning natural beauty! Here are the top 4 reasons why you should hike the Porters Creek Trail while staying at the Greenbrier Campground:

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grotto falls trail is one of the top easy hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains

5 Easy Hiking Trails in the Smoky Mountains Everyone Will Love

August 1, 2025

Have you ever been hiking before? In the Great Smoky Mountains, there are over 850 miles of trails to choose from! If you’re just getting started or taking kids who can’t go on long hikes just yet, we have a list for you! Check out these 5 easy hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains we think everyone will enjoy:

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Ramsey Cascades hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains

Top 6 Hiking Trails with Waterfalls in the Smokies You Have to Do

May 19, 2025

One of the most popular activities in the Smoky Mountains is hiking. There are many different things you can see along the hiking trails, and one of the most beautiful is a waterfall. You’ll find there are several hiking trails with gorgeous Great Smoky Mountains waterfalls! Grab your hiking gear and head out to find some beautiful natural features. Here are the top 6 hiking trails with waterfalls in the Smokies you’ll want to do:

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Ramsey Cascades on the Ramsey Cascades Trail

Top 4 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Hike the Ramsey Cascades Trail

February 25, 2025

Our beautiful campground is just a short drive from the Greenbrier entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you’ll find the Ramsey Cascades Trail! This 8-mile round trip hike not only features a lovely old-growth cove hardwood forest, but also the tallest waterfall in the park! If you only have time for just one hike during your stay in the Smokies, put this one at the top of your itinerary! Here are the top 4 reasons why you’ll want to hike the Ramsey Cascades Trail:

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Porters Creek Trail

Top 7 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hiking Trails for Greenbrier Campers

February 22, 2025

A camping trip is all about enjoying the outdoors. You get to experience nature up close when you camp at Greenbrier Campground. We know how much our campers love visiting the national park, so we put together a list of our favorite Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking trails for campers to enjoy.

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Ramsey Cascades hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains

3 Awesome Smoky Mountain Hiking Trails That Are Just Minutes From Our Campground

March 9, 2024

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 800 miles of hiking trails, and some of the best trails in the park are just minutes from the Greenbrier Campground! The Greenbrier entrance to the National Park is less than a half mile away from our campground, making it easy for you to walk or drive into the park to explore several exciting trails! Here are 3 awesome Smoky Mountain hiking trails that are just minutes from our campground:

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Smoky Mountain wildflowers

4 Best Wildflower Hikes in the Smoky Mountains

March 1, 2022

A hike in the Smoky Mountains is beautiful during all seasons of the year. Whether you are looking forward to seeing wildlife, waterfalls, fall foliage, or snow, there are perks to each month of the year when it comes to hiking. During the spring months, you have the added benefit of seeing beautiful wildflowers pop up all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These colorful flowers make for a great photography opportunity and will make your hiking experience even more fantastic. Here are 4 of the best wildflower hikes in the Smoky Mountains:

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