Gatlinburg trail running in three weeks. I love running through the mountains. Wish I lived closer.
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Also, which trail(s)???
Great uphill to Rainbow Falls. Easily done in the hours round trip. Really nice waterfall. Need to be in good shape but i took the kids up last year. You can continue beyond the falls to Mt Leconte for a great day hike.
Rainbow Falls Trail
http://goo.gl/maps/ehZfvBit flatter. Nice hike to Grotto Falls. Will definitely do this one with the family this trip on Saturday.
Trillium Gap Trail Trailhead
http://goo.gl/maps/BVuEkEasy breezy hike on a paved path. Great for small kids.
Laurel Falls Trailhead
http://maps.google.com/?cid=10935690974027133723&hl=en&gl=usI also enjoy running from Sugarlands Visitor Center to Cherokee Orchard.
Shared route
From Bull Head Trail to Old Sugarlands Trail via Old Sugarlands Trail.
1 hr 8 min (3.8 mi)
1. Head west on Bull Head Trail
2. Continue onto Old Sugarlands Trail
3. Turn left to stay on Old Sugarlands Trail
4. Arrive at location: Old Sugarlands Trail
To see this route visit
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Bull%20Head%20Trail&daddr=Old%20Sugarlands%20Trail&geocode=FepdIAIdWRQG-w%3D%3D%3BFY2MIAIdNlwF-w%3D%3D&dirflg=wThere are obviously many more trails but these are close to Gatlinburg and easily accessible. We are staying in Pigeon Forge. So accessibility is important. I don't want to drive all morning.
If you haven't been, Ogle Place is a nice stroll around an old homestead. Usually see deer and turkey in the area.