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Best hikes in Tennessee

The 30 best of 1,772 trails in Tennessee, ranked by route quality.

Trails
1,772
Easy
1,260
Moderate
211
Hard
198
Expert
103

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  1. Benton Falls Trail Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 1 hr · Cherokee National Forest
  2. Rock Creek Expert · 14.7 mi (23.7 km) · Elevation Gain 3,045 ft (928 m) · 6 hr 15 min · Little Frog Mountain Wilderness
  3. Brush Creek Bike Trail Hard · 13.5 mi (21.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,014 ft (309 m) · 4 hr 50 min · Cherokee National Forest
  4. Bald River Trail Moderate · 8.8 mi (14.2 km) · Elevation Gain 545 ft (166 m) · 3 hr 5 min · Bald River Gorge Wilderness
  5. Clemmer Trail Hard · 8.8 mi (14.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,109 ft (338 m) · 3 hr 25 min · Cherokee National Forest
  6. Clarksville Riverwalk Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 30 min · McGregor Park
  7. Lowry Cove Trail Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,218 ft (676 m) · 3 hr 35 min · Cherokee National Forest
  8. Clear Creek Trail Hard · 9.5 mi (15.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,509 ft (460 m) · 3 hr 50 min · Cherokee National Forest
  9. High Point Trail Easy · 2.8 mi (4.4 km) · Elevation Gain 384 ft (117 m) · 1 hr 5 min · Norris Municipal Park and Forest
  10. Old Copper Road Bike Trail Easy · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 269 ft (82 m) · 1 hr 35 min · Cherokee National Forest
  11. Rhododendron Trail Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 50 min · Cherokee National Forest
  12. Laurel Fork Trail Hard · 11.8 mi (18.9 km) · Elevation Gain 833 ft (254 m) · 4 hr 10 min · Cherokee National Forest
  13. Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Expert · 8.6 mi (13.9 km) · Elevation Gain 2,503 ft (763 m) · 4 hr 5 min · Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
  14. Shoreline Trail Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km) · Elevation Gain 36 ft (11 m) · 1 hr · Bledsoe Creek
  15. Fiery Gizzard Trail Hard · 11.7 mi (18.8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,532 ft (467 m) · 4 hr 30 min · Marion County
  16. Scenic Spur Trail Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km) · Elevation Gain 404 ft (123 m) · 1 hr 15 min · Cherokee National Forest
  17. Hemp Top Expert · 9.6 mi (15.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,982 ft (909 m) · 4 hr 35 min · Big Frog Wilderness
  18. Big Frog Mountain Hiking Trail Expert · 10.7 mi (17.1 km) · Elevation Gain 2,231 ft (680 m) · 4 hr 35 min · Big Frog Wilderness
  19. Abbo's Alley Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km) · Elevation Gain 171 ft (52 m) · 50 min · Abbo's Alley
  20. High Ridge Trail Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 335 ft (102 m) · 1 hr · Bledsoe Creek
  21. Coon Den Falls Trail Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km) · Elevation Gain 794 ft (242 m) · 1 hr 10 min · Cherokee National Forest
  22. Alum Cave Trail Expert · 9.7 mi (15.7 km) · Elevation Gain 2,664 ft (812 m) · 4 hr 30 min · Sevier County
  23. Laurel Loop Trail Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km) · Elevation Gain 315 ft (96 m) · 1 hr 10 min · Cherokee National Forest
  24. Blue Blazes Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 25 min · Moccasin Bend National Archeological District
  25. Dry Pond Lead Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 449 ft (137 m) · 40 min · Cherokee National Forest
  26. Meadow Creek Mountain Trail Expert · 12.7 mi (20.4 km) · Elevation Gain 3,891 ft (1,186 m) · 6 hr 5 min · Cherokee National Forest
  27. Rock Creek Falls Trail Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 899 ft (274 m) · 1 hr 25 min · Unaka Mountain Wilderness
  28. Crawfish Valley Trail Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.2 km) · Elevation Gain 262 ft (80 m) · 1 hr 45 min · David Crockett State Park
  29. Grundy Forest Day Loop Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 40 min · Grundy County
  30. Iron Mountain Trail Expert · 17.1 mi (27.6 km) · Elevation Gain 4,505 ft (1,373 m) · 7 hr 50 min · Cherokee National Forest

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