The TOP 12 Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The TOP 12 Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Best Hikes, Views, and Drives

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Are you a first-time visitor to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Here are 12 things you definitely don’t want to miss while you’re there!
This list includes the best hikes and viewpoints in the park, including Cades Cove, Laurel Falls, and Clingmans Dome.
12 Things You Can't Miss On Your First Visit:
1:02 Clingmans Dome
3:24 Grotto Falls
5:05 Mingus Mill
6:55 Newfound Gap Road
8:08 Appalachian Trail
10:03 Laurel Falls
11:58 Elkmont Historic District
13:18 Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
14:46 Alum Cave Trail
16:44 Cades Cove
19:45 Spruce Flats Falls
21:12 Mountain Farm Museum
I recommend spending four days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to hit all the sights on this list.
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@elilewenstein6703 7 күн бұрын

Wow!! This video is super helpful!! Best video I’ve seen so far!! I really like how you showed each place on the map!!

@DirtInMyShoes 6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@rhousto1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your helpful tips. Looking forward to visiting in September. Should be an amazing time.

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

You're going to love it!

@perrywong1812 3 ай бұрын

So super helpful! Love the map orientation!

@DirtInMyShoes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johnknox4293 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tips 👍

@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын

Of course!

@SherrieAllen 10 ай бұрын

I am so glad I found this video. I live in SC so I visit the GSM frequently but have not seen a few of the places you suggest. I'll remedy that soon!!!! Thank you.

@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@rippigpen Жыл бұрын

Great video, I love your channel!

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rlp1963 6 ай бұрын

Great video. All those places are great. Other great places are Lynn Camp Prong Cascades right past Tremont. Twentymile Cascades in the Twentymile area. Big Creek and the Midnight Hole. Cataloochie. The Y near Townsend is a great swimming hole. On Little River Road you can pull over and see Meigs Falls and the Sinks. Me and my Wife have a picnic lunch at Metcalf Bottoms.Deep Creek and the 3 Waterfalls. Indian,Tom Branch and Juneywhank.

@DirtInMyShoes 6 ай бұрын

That park has enough cool spots to keep you busy for a lifetime!

@mazbpl Ай бұрын

Hi there Very nice vlog. I am planning to visit smoky mountains in July but my wife had a foot fracture 3 months and doctor has advised caution so she is not allowed to strain it too much. I wanted to know if Clingmans dome and other places can be toured using a wheel chair and if wheel chairs are available there? Thnx

@benjaminrohrey6260 Жыл бұрын

Porters creek trailheads and greenbrier are great.

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

So many beautiful spots in this park!

@tonyricketts5569 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done 9 of the 12. We aren’t big hikers due to health and age. Still, I plan to do Grotto falls at some point. Large vehicles of any kind would be suspect on Roaring Fork Nature Trail due to how people park. The narrow road becomes almost blocked by a mis parked full sized pickup. Caught the Llamas up there once which was really cool.

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that road gets pretty narrow!

@homergee57 6 ай бұрын

Only way get anythings up to the mountain be side air drop

@melosaurrn 11 ай бұрын

This is perfect, thank you! I will be visiting the Smokies the first week of October and hope to see some fall colors. How is the rain situation during that time? Trying to decide if I should bring a dedicated waterproof rain jacket or a lighter jacket that is water resistant. I'll be day hiking, no backcountry hiking or overnight camping.

@DirtInMyShoes 11 ай бұрын

I personally would plan for rain and bring something waterproof, but you can definitely watch the weather forecast and adjust as your trip approaches!

@leftenantthunder 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Could use your help in making a 3 day itinerary as so much of the stuff you mention is spread so far out. Whats the best way to hit up as much as possible?

@DirtInMyShoes 2 ай бұрын

You'll find my 3-Day Itinerary for the Smokies here: www.dirtinmyshoes.com/great-smoky-mountains-itinerary/

@leftenantthunder 2 ай бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes Thank you very much!!

@homergee57 6 ай бұрын

Love how you high light the trip like Google Map For peoples like to hike Day trip all the way to the top Watch out for ice and snow in late March half miles be for ranch the top PLEASE use the cable long way down Only lodge on top of the national park in American Only way get to the lodge by hiker book year ahead Full up FAST

@DirtInMyShoes 6 ай бұрын

So true!

@noelia6803 4 ай бұрын

Awesome!! thank you!

@DirtInMyShoes 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@kennycraven2648 Ай бұрын

Trying to avoid the northern border parts of the park and crowds. Last thing I want to do is sit in traffic.

@DirtInMyShoes Ай бұрын

The NC side of the park is definitely quieter!

@LivingInCloud1 11 ай бұрын

I plan to add the Tuckaleechee Caverns. Would you recommend or have any input about it? :)

@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын

I haven't been there personally, but they look really cool!

@LivingInCloud1 10 ай бұрын

@@DirtInMyShoes Going there in two days! Weather looks promising! As a European, I wake up at like 4 AM wide awake so being on the trails at 5-6 AM is no problem, albeit a bit dark lol. Should be able to avoid most crowds at that time. ;)

@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын

@@LivingInCloud1Have a fantastic trip!!

@trishtrishy6078 10 ай бұрын

Hi my daughter and I are wanting to go there going to be in North Carolina Waynesville will be there November 18th leaving North Carolina on the 25th so we have all week to explore when is it a good time during that week to come

@DirtInMyShoes 9 ай бұрын

You'll find full articles that will answer your questions at dirtinmyshoes.com

@kirchoffkyle 10 ай бұрын

How busy does clingmens dome get in march with the road closure?

@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын

If the road is closed, it's super quiet there because you have to hike in quite far and most people don't :)

@kirchoffkyle 10 ай бұрын

Great, I’m planning a backpacker in March so that’s great news

@hplovecraftmacncheese 5 ай бұрын

Why do more people visit this state park than the Grand Canyon? I never even heard of this until today -- and I'm not a kid.

@DirtInMyShoes 5 ай бұрын

It's a large park that is close to many huge population centers!

@laurenrasmussen7997 8 ай бұрын

Is sieversville a good place to stay if we visit?

@DirtInMyShoes 8 ай бұрын

I typically like to stay a little closer to the park. You'll find a full article on the best places to stay in and near the Smokies on dirtinmyshoes.com

@laurenrasmussen7997 8 ай бұрын

Is the end of March a good time to visit?

@DirtInMyShoes 8 ай бұрын

Some roads are still closed at that time of year. You'll find a full article about the best time to visit the Smokies on dirtinmyshoes.com that will walk you through the park month-by-month!

@amyj4714 Жыл бұрын

Is october good time ro drive the newfound gap scenic drive goodto drive

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

Yes, but it's also the busiest time of year to be in the park!

@amyj4714 Жыл бұрын

@DirtInMyShoes is it because of the fall colors I will be doing the newfound gap all by myself and driving from Columbus oh almost a 7hr drive

@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын

@@amyj4714 Yes, October is peak for fall colors in the Smokies!

@maryl8132 11 ай бұрын

I’ll be there in November. I’m definitely nervous about a bear encounter. What are you supposed to do if you encounter a bear? I know my instinct will be to run but I’m sure that’s not what you are supposed to do.

@DirtInMyShoes 11 ай бұрын

You'll find all of that info here: www.dirtinmyshoes.com/bear-safety-101-preventing-an-encounter/

@rickdozier3609 10 ай бұрын

learn to run faster than the others. LOL