Best Adventurous Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

THE 5 BEST Adventurous Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Best Adventurous Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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  • PattyMcC7
    Landisville, PA244 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great hike along the bolder-filled creek. Quiet, with just the water sounds and mini waterfalls every now and then. Sturdy bridges too. The parking lot was jammed at 8 am on a Monday with people parking offsite and walking to trailhead. We came back at 3 PM and there were plenty of spots in the lot. We only went to the cave (2.7 one way) so it worked for us.
    Written 26 September 2023
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  • Rochelle F
    Randolph, NJ1,046 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a beautiful hike (a lot of it is uphill on the way there). You should not take food as bears can be out (we saw them elsewhere in the park). The waterfall was pretty, although there was not so much water. Again as per my other reviews of this National Park, the parking is very minimal.
    Written 29 October 2023
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  • dona s
    43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    WE decided to try this trail and we are not veteran hikers by any means.The hike to the water from the parking lot is easy but after that get ready.The hike itself was very beautiful.We started early so we didn't see hardly anybody else.We crossed 4 bridges and scaled many steps.We took our time and rested when needed.We passed maybe 6 people on their way back but nobody went to the top.We were told that the path splits and you can continue on a very steep trek to the top or go to the left to a waterfall.Nobody seemed to know how far the waterfall was so nobody went.We also turned around at the fork.There are a whole lot of steps to get as far as we did and it was a great workout.WE were proud of ourselves due to the fact of our ages 61 and 71.Also between us we have an open heart surgery and a bad knee.
    Written 9 October 2023
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  • lovetravel2
    896 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very beautiful trail, but heartbreaking to see the trash on the side of the trail. It is about 3 hours in and out. It says moderately difficult, but was not any trouble at all. There were a few steep hills but very doable, just bring a water, but please don't leave the trash.
    Written 14 August 2023
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  • Timothy D
    Gray, LA182 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an awesome experience, but you need to be physically fit to hike this trail to the falls. It took us 5 hours to hike to the falls and back. Bring water, energy bars, backpacks, and a paper map. You will lose cellphone coverage. Trekking Poles were nice to have.
    Written 9 March 2024
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