Best trails near Townsend

8 trails · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Townsend, 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 8 of 8 trails · best 15 shown on the map
R⛰
Rich Mountain Loop Trail
#1 Rich Mountain Loop Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
I⛰
Indian Grave Gap Trail
#2 Indian Grave Gap Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
C⛰
Cades Cove Horse Trail
#3 Cades Cove Horse Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C⛰
Crooked Arm Ridge Trail
#4 Crooked Arm Ridge Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
R⛰
Rich Mountain Trail
#5 Rich Mountain Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
W⛰
Wet Bottom Trail
#6 Wet Bottom Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C⛰
Cades Cove Nature Trail
#7 Cades Cove Nature Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
J⛰
John Oliver Cabin access
#8 John Oliver Cabin access
1.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Townsend

The Townsend area has 8 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 Townsend

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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