Enjoy this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h …
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Mar 26, 2025
We just did the 5 mile hike which takes you by the waterfall. Early spring so there were some wildflowers, it was beautiful! We made the side quests to the old farmstead and the cemetery, both very c…Full review by crisi2007
Aug 22, 2024
Nice trail but there is a hornet’s nest about a mile past the waterfall (around 3 miles in) and at this time of year they are aggressive. We met hikers who unknowingly walked past and were attacked-…Full review by kelly h
Aug 24, 2023
Hornets nest! Unfortunately this beautiful trail was spoiled by the presence of a massive hornets nest. We were all stung many times. Stay away for the rest of the summer!Full review by Amy C
For planning purposes, how much time should i allow for this 4.0 mile trail in late December? I make frequent stops for photos, but given that the elevation is not much, i am thinking maximum 3 hrs, including the time at the Falls?
The trailhead is in the Greenbrier entrance to the park. There will be a sign on the road, a big one that says Great Smoky Mountains National Park and you will turn down by the …
The trailhead is in the Greenbrier entrance to the park. There will be a sign on the road, a big one that says Great Smoky Mountains National Park and you will turn down by the sign. You will follow the road for several miles and then there will be an area where people park for the trail. I believe there is a sign for the trailhead close to where you will park.
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