Maryville Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Explore America's most visited national park with hundreds of miles of forested, mountainous hiking trails including waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and panoramic vistas.

2. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Adventure through stunning gorges, sandstone bluffs, and lush woodlands on an extensive network of hiking trails in this wild and rugged Appalachian preserve.

3. Cherokee National Forest Immerse yourself in vast wilderness and scenic mountain trails spanning ridges, streams, and deep hardwood forests in Tennessee's largest national forest.

4. Foothills Parkway Take in breathtaking views and quick trail hikes along this iconic mountain parkway bordering the Smokies' northwestern edge.

5. House Mountain State Natural Area Summit Knox County's tallest peak for sweeping 360-degree vistas and challenging, wooded trails rich with wildlife.

6. Seven Islands State Birding Park Enjoy riverside meadows, rolling hills, and a mosaic of trails through prime birdwatching habitat along the French Broad River.

7. Ijams Nature Center Wander scenic woodland, quarry, and riverside trails teeming with wildlife just minutes from downtown Knoxville.

8. Cades Cove Discover a world-famous valley loop with numerous trailheads for hikes to waterfalls, balds, and wildlife-rich forests.

9. Look Rock Climb to a panoramic observation tower via a short, forested trail on Chilhowee Mountain's western crest.

10. Abrams Creek Campground and Trails Set out on quiet, less-traveled backcountry trails following streams and ridges in a serene pocket of the Smokies.