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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:July 22\, Wednesday – Chimney Tops from Appalachian Trail\n6.4 miles | ~2\,900 ft elevation gain\ncreek crossing\, Trails Forever project\, high elevation views\nNearest Town: Gatlinburg\, TN & Cherokee\, NC\nHike Leader: Beth Ransom \n  \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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SUMMARY:Cataloochee Divide Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:July 14\, Tuesday – Cataloochee Divide Trail\n9.2 miles | ~1\,600 ft elevation gain\nhigh elevation views\, Appalachian Highlands Learning Center\, out & back\nNearest Town: Waynesville\, NC\nHike Leader: Kevin Fitzgerald \n  \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/cataloochee-divide-trail-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260517T182107Z
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SUMMARY:Andrews Bald & Kuwohi Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP NOW Hike with Trails Forever | Friends of the Smokies\nJune 24\, Wednesday – Andrews Bald & Kuwohi\n4.6 miles | ~1\,100 ft elevation gain\nTrails Forever project\, out & back\, high elevation views\, Appalachian bald\nNearest Town: Gatlinburg\, TN & Cherokee\, NC\nHike Leader: George and Nancy Dailey \n  \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/andrews-bald-kuwohi-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030409Z
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SUMMARY:Cades Cove Loop Lope
DESCRIPTION:MARK your calendar for June 2\, 2026.\nSET your alarm for 10 a.m.\nGO register for the 2026 Cades Cove Loop Lope 5K & 10-mile race presented by RT Lodge!\n\n\nRegistration 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 scheduled for Nov. 8\, 2026. Last year’s Cades Cove Loop Lope sold out within 24 hours.\nFind all the details on this year’s race at
URL:https://smokies.live/event/cades-cove-loop-lope/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260326T163926Z
CREATED:20260326T163902Z
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UID:10005120-1779840000-1779926399@smokies.live
SUMMARY:Husky Gap to Element Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, Wednesday – Husky Gap to Element\n6.5 miles | ~1\,500 ft elevation gain\nshuttle\, one-way\, historic structures\nNearest Town: Gatlinburg\, TN\nHike Leader: Ed Fleming \n  \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/husky-gap-to-element/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
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SUMMARY:Sugarland Mountain Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:May 12\, Tuesday – Sugarland Mountain Trail\n11 miles | ~900 ft elevation gain\nshuttle\, one-way\, high elevation views\nNearest Town: Gatlinburg\, TN\nHike Leader: Steve Pierce \n  \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/sugarland-mountain-trail-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260408T233037Z
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UID:10005118-1776816000-1776902399@smokies.live
SUMMARY:Ace Gap Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND!\nApril 22\, Wednesday – Ace Gap Trail\n4.6 miles | ~800 ft elevation gain\nwildflowers\, out & back\nNearest Town: Townsend\, TN\nHike Leader: Sam Curtis \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/ace-gap-trail-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260326T163350Z
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UID:10005117-1776124800-1776211199@smokies.live
SUMMARY:Little Cataloochee Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, Tuesday – Little Cataloochee Trail\n8 miles | ~2\,600 ft elevation gain\nwildflowers\, out & back\, historic structures\nNearest Town: Waynesville\, NC\nHike Leader: Mike Knies \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies!
URL:https://smokies.live/event/little-cataloochee-trail-guided-hike/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260326T163219Z
CREATED:20260326T163218Z
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UID:10005116-1775260800-1775347199@smokies.live
SUMMARY:Big Creek Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, Saturday – Big Creek Trail5 miles | ~700 ft elevation gainwildflowers\, out & back\, family friendlyNearest Town: Waterville\, NCHike Leader: Mike Knies \n \nTrails 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 in April that will be a family friendly option. \nTuesday hikes are longer milage and more challenging than our moderate beginner-friendly hikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. \nOur hikes are led by a group of trained volunteers. Learn more about our hike advisory team members in our blog! The hikes feature interpretation of the trail\, history\, ecology\, and updates on park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. Your participation supports Trails Forever\, a program dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails. Thank you to all our hikers and sponsors for being Friends of the Smokies! \n 
URL:https://smokies.live/event/big-creek-trail-guided-hike/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Smokies":MAILTO:info@friendsofthesmokies.org
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