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Find 5 Bucket-List-Level Views in Tennessee Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

From waterfalls to mountain balds, these trails are perfect for day hikers seeking scenic adventure.

by Megan Todaro
on Dec 7
A view of the mountains in Tennessee during fall.
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This Scenic Tennessee Trek Is Even Better in the Winter

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Dec 3
A hiker walks down a snowy trail in Tennessee after a fresh snowfall.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Tennessee—Would You Try It?

by Megan Todaro
on Nov 14
The exterior entrance of a cave in the rock mountain with trees surrounding.
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The Epic 3-Mile Trail in Cherokee National Forest That’s Worth the Climb

by Beth Copenhaver
on Oct 2
A hiker admires the panoramic mountain view from a Tennessee overlook trail in the summer.
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Underrated National Forest Hikes in Tennessee That Rival Great Smoky Mountain National Park Hikes

by Molly Harris
on Aug 29
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I Was Pleasantly Surprised By This Scenic Trail in Tennessee

There is one scenic trail in Tennessee you should add to your bucket list, and you can find it in Panther Creek State Park.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Jul 17
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We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Silliest Hiking Trail Name in Tennessee

The 10-mile Fiery Gizzard Trail is one of the hardest hikes in Tennessee, with some of the best views along the way.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Jun 24
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This Gorge Hike Is One of Tennessee’s Most Scenic

Complete with waterfalls, suspension bridges, and panoramic views, this trail has the best view of the Tennessee River Gorge.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Mar 27
Sunset over a beautiful gorge hike in Tennessee.
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5 Hikes With the Best Sunset Views in Tennessee

These trails will take you to some of the best sunset views in Tennessee.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Mar 19
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My First Sunset Hike With Tennessee Parks and Rec—Why I’ll be Joining Again

Joining a group of like-minded people we hiked to a mountain overlook to watch the sunset.

by Chris Dodge
on Feb 25
A burnt tree sticks out among the others during a sunset.
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The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Hikes You’ll Find in Tennessee

From waterfalls to sunsets, explore any of these romantic hikes with your Valentine for a unique and beautiful date.

by Chris Dodge
on Jan 26
waterfall down layers of heavy rocks surrounded by trees in the great smoky mountains
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The Tennessee Hike That’s 100% Worth Braving the Cold

The Whitehouse Cliffs trail is a short but intense winter hike in Tennessee to get the blood pumping and look forward to a nice warm treat at the top.

by Chris Dodge
on Dec 29
Rocky Fork Creek has spawned this small waterfall in Rocky Fork State Park, Tennessee.
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The Can’t-Miss Tennessee Hike for Every Nature Lover’s Bucket List

Laurel Run Falls is a waterfall hike in Tennessee that has many surprises for each season of the year making it a trail to come back to time and time again.

by Chris Dodge
on Dec 11
The cascading waters of Laurel Run Falls as it runs over the rocks like a curtain of flowing water into the blue pool below.
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Skip the Crowds: Explore Tennessee’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month

Enjoy some beautifully calm and quiet Tennessee hiking with these 5 trails and parks where you will see little to no people at all for some lovely alone time.

by Chris Dodge
on Dec 2
A father and daughter holding hands while hiking in the Tennessee woods.
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The Iconic Trail in Tennessee Everyone Should Hike Once in Their Lifetime

This iconic trek is a daunting task for many and a distant dream for others, but the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee can be broken up into segments.

by Chris Dodge
on Nov 25
A view of the Smoky Mountains from the Charlies Bunion Trail, a part of the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee.