Friends of the Smokies

Phone 865.932.4794
Email info@friendsofthesmokies.org
Website https://friendsofthesmokies.org/

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  • Big Creek Trail Guided Hike

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    April 4, Saturday – Big Creek Trail5 miles | ~700 ft elevation gainwildflowers, out & back, family friendlyNearest Town: Waterville, NCHike Leader: Mike Knies Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and November). We will also hold one Saturday in 2026 […]

    $25

  • Little Cataloochee Trail Guided Hike

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    April 14, Tuesday – Little Cataloochee Trail 8 miles | ~2,600 ft elevation gain wildflowers, out & back, historic structures Nearest Town: Waynesville, NC Hike Leader: Mike Knies Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and November). We will also hold […]

  • Ace Gap Trail Guided Hike

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    SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND! April 22, Wednesday – Ace Gap Trail 4.6 miles | ~800 ft elevation gain wildflowers, out & back Nearest Town: Townsend, TN Hike Leader: Sam Curtis Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and November). We […]

    $25

  • Sugarland Mountain Trail Guided Hike

    May 12, Tuesday – Sugarland Mountain Trail 11 miles | ~900 ft elevation gain shuttle, one-way, high elevation views Nearest Town: Gatlinburg, TN Hike Leader: Steve Pierce   Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and November). We will also hold […]

  • Husky Gap to Element Guided Hike

    May 27, Wednesday – Husky Gap to Element 6.5 miles | ~1,500 ft elevation gain shuttle, one-way, historic structures Nearest Town: Gatlinburg, TN Hike Leader: Ed Fleming   Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and November). We will also hold […]

    $25

  • Cades Cove Loop Lope

    MARK your calendar for June 2, 2026. SET your alarm for 10 a.m. GO register for the 2026 Cades Cove Loop Lope 5K & 10-mile race presented by RT Lodge! Registration for the only official footrace held inside the national park opens at 10 a.m., June 2, 2026. This year's 10-mile and 5K race is […]

  • Andrews Bald & Kuwohi Guided Hike

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    SIGN UP NOW Hike with Trails Forever | Friends of the Smokies June 24, Wednesday – Andrews Bald & Kuwohi 4.6 miles | ~1,100 ft elevation gain Trails Forever project, out & back, high elevation views, Appalachian bald Nearest Town: Gatlinburg, TN & Cherokee, NC Hike Leader: George and Nancy Dailey   Trails Forever Hikes […]

  • Cataloochee Divide Trail Guided Hike

    July 14, Tuesday – Cataloochee Divide Trail 9.2 miles | ~1,600 ft elevation gain high elevation views, Appalachian Highlands Learning Center, out & back Nearest Town: Waynesville, NC Hike Leader: Kevin Fitzgerald   Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions in August and […]

    $25

  • Guided Hike

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    July 22, Wednesday – Chimney Tops from Appalachian Trail 6.4 miles | ~2,900 ft elevation gain creek crossing, Trails Forever project, high elevation views Nearest Town: Gatlinburg, TN & Cherokee, NC Hike Leader: Beth Ransom   Trails Forever Hikes are offered March through November 2026 on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (with a couple exceptions […]

    $25

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