‘Classic Hikes of the Smokies’ explores some of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s 800+ miles of trails. Hikes vary in distance, difficulty, and location within the park to provide a comprehensive overview of the Smokies, exposing hikers to high Appalachian vistas, streams teeming with aquatic life, the best collection of historic log structures in the Eastern United States, and much more. Explore the park in new ways on this guided hiking series with Friends of the Smokies, and support Trails Forever.
Pricing:
- $20 for current members of Friends of the Smokies
- $35 for new and renewing members of Friends of the Smokies (includes one-year membership and hike registration)
- $160 to purchase the entire series before March 1st (includes one-year membership and one free hike) *excludes LeConte Overnight Experience
2022 HIKE LIST
March 8 – Cucumber Gap and Little River
5.4 miles | Moderate
Wildflowers, River, Loop
April 12 – Porters Creek
7.4 miles | Moderate
Wildflowers, Cascades, Out & Back
May- LeConte Overnight Hike Experience (Not included in full series purchase)
June 14 – Clingmans Dome to Silers Bald
9 miles | Difficult
Wildflowers, Views, Out & Back
July 12– Chimney Tops
4.4 miles | Difficult
Trails Forever Project, Mountain Views, Out & Back
August 9– Cataloochee Divide to Hemphill Bald
8.5 miles | Moderate
Views, Historic Log Home, Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center, Out & Back
September 13 –Twenty Mile Loop
7.8 miles | Moderate
Forest Walk, Wildflowers, Loop
October 11 – Walker Sister Home
4.0 miles | Easy
Forever Places Project, Forest Walk, Out & Back
November 8 – Lakeshore Loop
9.4 miles | Difficult
Old home-sites, Nature Walk, Loop
December 13 – Kephart Prong
3.9 miles | Easy
Historic CCC Camp, Forest Walk, Holiday Celebration
How to Register:
Step 1: Review the Classic Hike of the Smokies Waiver here.
Step 2: Register for your hike(s) and submit payment online HERE
After completing registration, you will receive an email the Friday before the hike with directions, and more information. All hikes begin at 9 a.m.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out by emailing haley@friendsofthesmokies.org
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