Best trails near Gatlinburg

18 trails · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Gatlinburg, Tennessee — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 18 trails · best 15 shown on the map
T
Trillium Gap Trail
#1 Trillium Gap Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
T
Two Mile Lead Concession Horse Trail
#2 Two Mile Lead Concession Horse Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
O
Old Sugarlands Trail
#3 Old Sugarlands Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
G
Grassy Branch Concession Horse Trail
#4 Grassy Branch Concession Horse Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Painter Ridge Concession Horse Trail
#5 Painter Ridge Concession Horse Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R
Rainbow Falls Trail
#6 Rainbow Falls Trail
0.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Bull Head Trail
#7 Bull Head Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Alum Cave Trail
#8 Alum Cave Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
B
Baskins Creek Trail
#9 Baskins Creek Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
T
Twin Creeks Trail
#10 Twin Creeks Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
C
Chimney Tops Trail
#11 Chimney Tops Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
N
Noah 'Bud' Ogle Place Nature Trail
#12 Noah 'Bud' Ogle Place Nature Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
B
Balsam Point Quiet Walkway
#13 Balsam Point Quiet Walkway
2.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
C
Cove Hardwood Nature Trail
#14 Cove Hardwood Nature Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R
Riverview Quiet Walkway
#15 Riverview Quiet Walkway
2.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Gatlinburg

The Gatlinburg area has 18 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Gatlinburg

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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