Gatlinburg Trailhead — Attraction in Gatlinburg

Visited on a weekday with no wait to enter. No need to buy tickets in advance. This trail is one of the few in the park that allows dogs, which makes it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. It’s flat and easy to walk, with scenic views of the river and occasional glimpses of historic structures. The path is wide enough to accommodate joggers, cyclists, and casual walkers without feeling crowded.

It’s not a secluded hike—you’ll hear traffic near the Gatlinburg end and pass plenty of other visitors—but it’s a great option for accessibility and convenience. If you start early, you’ll catch cooler air and quieter surroundings. It’s ideal for a relaxed stroll or a warm-up before tackling more challenging trails deeper...

Entire trail is gravel. There are no large rocks or roots sticking up that you have to worry about tripping on. We parked in the Sugarland Visitor Center and walked to the trailhead. You do have to cross a street to get there but speed limit is 35 mph, so it wasn't an issue. Look for bears on top of the cliff. The trail follows the river and lots of good spots for pictures of the water. The trail does go close to roads, so there is some road noise. There are some chimney remains along the trail. One steep-ish hill about half way through. Other than that, the trail is very flat and level. Trail is also fairly wide. Good trail that's ADA accessable and...

Good easy walk. If you are allergic to bees, take your epipen. There are a lot of yellow jackets along the trail. There are not warning signs on this trial but there are on the trails nearby. I got stung once, used my epipen and my inhaler and got to the hospital almost 2 hours after getting stung and was scolded by the doctor. If you get stung, go straight to the hospital. The yellow jacket venom was making me hallucinate by time I got there. Overall had a great time on the trail. Didn't get stung until the very end when we were...