Knoxville Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. House Mountain State Natural Area Climb to Knox County's highest point and enjoy sweeping views of the Cumberland Mountains, Smokies, and Clinch Mountain from the rugged, forested trails of House Mountain.

2. Frozen Head State Park Tackle pristine mountain trails through dense forest and discover hidden waterfalls at this wilderness haven in the Cumberland Mountains, perfect for backcountry hiking adventures.

3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Explore America's most visited national park on legendary hiking trails leading through ancient forests, wildflower meadows, and high mountain vistas just southeast of Knoxville.

4. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Journey into deep gorges, sandstone bluffs, and wild woodlands along an extensive network of scenic hiking trails in this vast, untamed national recreation area.

5. Cherokee National Forest Venture into the vast Cherokee National Forest for classic Appalachian hiking, with miles of remote trails, mountain streams, and old-growth woods awaiting exploration.

6. Ijams Nature Center Hike a wild mix of wooded trails, rocky outcrops, and scenic riverfront paths at this expansive nature sanctuary in South Knoxville's Urban Wilderness.

7. Haw Ridge Park Navigate nearly 30 miles of dirt trails winding through forested hills and along lake shores at this popular multi-use wilderness park just west of Knoxville.

8. Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail Trek a segment of the ambitious Cumberland Trail, traversing ridgelines, waterfalls, and remote wilderness across eastern Tennessee's dramatic landscapes.

9. Ozone Falls State Natural Area Descend into a wild gorge to marvel at the spectacular 110-foot Ozone Falls and enjoy rugged short hikes through this scenic natural area.

10. Panther Creek State Park Hike diverse trails winding through forested ridges and lakeshore bluffs at this scenic park on the shores of Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee.