Best Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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As a seasoned hiking guide I’m excited to share with you the three must-try trails in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park that offer breathtaking views and memorable experiences. First, we have Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the park, providing panoramic views that are particularly stunning at sunrise or sunset. This moderately challenging hike is accessible via a paved path, making it a popular choice for many. Next, the Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte is a true gem. This trail is more strenuous but rewards hikers with diverse scenery, including Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, and the majestic Alum Cave Bluffs. The final leg to Mount LeConte offers a spectacular view of the park. Lastly, Charlie’s Bunion, a rocky outcrop, is a favorite among avid hikers. The trail, part of the Appalachian Trail, treats adventurers to wildflowers, dense forests, and an unparalleled view of the mountainous terrain. Each trail offers its own unique allure, making them the top picks for anyone visiting the Great Smoky Mountains.
00:00 What
00:10 Clingmans Dome
00:30 Alum Cave
01:00 Mt LeConte
01:34 Charlies Bunion
01:57 Where to Stay
02:15 Hike Planning
02:50 Parking Pass
03:13 Bears
04:05 Gear to Use
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Interesting.
Doing a 3 day backpacking trip soon that’s gonna hit all three of these trails, can’t wait
We really appreciate the extra work in setting up/taking down your camera
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Excellent choices. I’ve been on all 3 multiple times.
Nice, my former roommate graduated from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, he told me about the majestic beauty of this place. It’s definitely on my bucket list for places to visit.
This was a great and informative video. I appreciate the work put into this.
Great video! I was the AT Ridgerunner for Great Smoky Mountains NP last year. Regarding a bear encounter. If you see one you can change your direction of travel. But if the bear seems to be approaching or following you the best practice is to stand your ground, make your self appear bigger by waving your arms, and yell loudly. For more great info on bears go to this link. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/black-bears.htm
Great compilation video of all the awesome trails at this park!
Great video!
Thanks for the great video.
I hope to start hiking the trails in this park, and your videos will be a great help.
After recently learning the story of how elk were re-introduced to the Cataloochee valley of the park in North Carolina, please give me your best advice for lodging near the valley in the NC half of the park.
Otherwise, I will do my own research. Great recommendations all the same. I’ve only tasted Appalachia through a summer camp near Hendersonville North Carolina on the border with South Carolina. It was a nice two month intro to the area.
Masterfully edited as always bud, outstanding list and narrated brilliantly!
I just moved back to TN, in oakridge now and looking into hikes for me and my 12 year old daughter 2 do u recommend this?
Me and my girlfriend just finished the hike to Mt Lecont, and dude it was not easy. Don’t get me wrong, we loved every second of it with the views and water ways. But this is one difficult hike. An older gentlemen had to be rescued on the way back down by search and rescue. Thank you so much for this recommendation, your nice narrative voice made it sound like a nice walk in the park, and boy was I wrong to think that 😂
I recommend this hike to anyone.
Great video! We love the Smoky Mountains, and our favorite place to stay is a particular cabin in Sevierville. It’s perfectly located—close to everything but away from the crowds. It’s called Secluded in the Smokies.
So sad that these great trails are all not dog friendly 😢
Check out the trail info before you go and don’t feel bad about turning back if you find out some element of the trail is going to stretch your skills a little too far. Some of these trails can go from zero to scary fast if you don’t know the trail beforehand, and be careful about going off trail. Some of the soil near cliffs isn’t exactly stable. While most visitors are okay, people do die hiking in the Smokies. These mountains are beautiful, but they demand respect
What Hokas were you using at 00:54 and do you like them?
You have get off the paved road to really appreciate the Smokies. You and I have a difference of opinion about Gatlinburg. There are better, less crowded & less commercialized "great base" choices other than Gatinburg; Townsend or Maggie Valley.
Man, every YouTube video should be like this one. Well narrated, informative, short and sweet. Thanks!
Great info, thanks Cris! I’m planning an October hiking trip to GSM and wondered, with lack of cell signals, do you think I’d have any issues with my Garmin Fenix there? I just rejoined my channel membership, too, I didn’t realize it was not current!
on the trails is it very common to encounter brown bears?
Before embarking on any of these hikes, please ensure you are white.
Gatlinburg TN was flooded Tuesday 1/9/2024, the waters have receded, I don’t know what’s closed.
Clingmans Dome is no joke!!
Theres only one great hike in the smokeys. To jump off lookout and clungsman dome then camp at kephart shelter then hike back to the car at newfound gap. Its a great circle. You see it all. H8ghest peaks and lowest points where the bears sleep couldnt get better