Gatlinburg Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 2.1 miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN)
4 Stars
2,959 Steps 1  (1.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg Trail

Elevation

The Gatlinburg Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,473 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,368 ft. and an elevation range of 105 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.4 mi1,368 ft1,473 ft105 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
36 min1.417 ft79 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
35 min6.679 ft17 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Gatlinburg Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Walden Creek, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Pigeon Forge, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Richardson Cove, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Wear Cove, TN
  5. Topo Map: Gatlinburg, TN
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Le Conte, TN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Clingmans Dome, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Gatlinburg Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.2 km) or 2,959 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Gatlinburg Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 36 minutes in one direction and in 35 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.