Rabbit Creek Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 8.0 miles from Townsend, Tennessee (TN)
4 Stars
17,225 Steps 1  (7.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Rabbit Creek Trail

Elevation

The Rabbit Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,382 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,125 ft. and an elevation range of 1,257 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.8 mi1,125 ft2,382 ft1,257 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.6 hrs124.11,489 ft899 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.5 hrs74.9899 ft1,489 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 Rabbit Creek 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: Binfield, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Blockhouse, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Kinzel Springs, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Tallassee, TN
  5. Topo Map: Calderwood, TN
  6. East Topo Map: Cades Cove, TN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Whiteoak Flats, TN
  8. South Topo Map: Tapoco, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Fontana Dam, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Rabbit Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.8 miles (12.6 km) or 17,225 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rabbit Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.6 hours in one direction and in 3.5 hours 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.