Lenoir City Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Immerse yourself in ancient forests and high mountain vistas on over 800 miles of designated hiking trails threading through the legendary Smokies.

2. Cherokee National Forest Venture across rugged ridgelines, cascading streams, and wildflower-filled valleys on extensive trails throughout Tennessee's largest national forest.

3. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Explore dramatic sandstone bluffs, remote gorges, and lush hardwood forests on miles of backcountry hiking in this spectacular river canyon park.

4. Frozen Head State Park Climb steep, forested slopes to panoramic summits and discover pristine wilderness trails winding through the Cumberland Mountains.

5. Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail Traverse remote gorges, rocky outcrops, and mountain ridges on this developing long-distance trail system stretching across the Cumberland Plateau.

6. South Cumberland State Park Discover waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and wild forests on rugged hiking trails winding through one of Tennessee's most scenic state parks.

7. House Mountain State Natural Area Trek to Knox County's highest point for sweeping views, rocky outcrops, and peaceful woodland trails.

8. Obed Wild and Scenic River Hike along untamed river gorges and dramatic cliff lines where tranquil forests meet rugged wilderness in this protected river corridor.

9. Fort Loudoun State Historic Park Walk wooded trails along the scenic Tellico Lake shoreline while exploring the historic fort and surrounding nature.

10. Look Rock in Foothills Parkway Ascend wooded trails to a breathtaking observation tower overlooking the Smokies and rolling countryside.