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Smoky Mountains August 3, 2026

Best Waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains: From Easy to Epic

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 2,000 miles of mountain streams and dozens of named waterfalls — accessible in every level of effort from roadside pull-offs to strenuous 8-mile round trips. Grotto Falls is the only one in the park you can walk behind. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest at 100 feet. And some of the best ones are the ones most visitors have never heard of. Here's the complete guide.

Smoky Mountains July 31, 2026

Best Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: All Levels Guide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 800 miles of trails spanning every fitness level — from flat paved waterfall walks to 11-mile summit climbs with 2,800 feet of elevation gain. Most visitors never get past the Newfound Gap overlooks. Here's an honest guide to the best hikes in the park, with accurate distances, elevation, and what makes each trail actually worth your time.