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Mount Collins, North Carolina_Tennessee, East Tennessee

Hiking in Tennessee: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Tennessee, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 14 trails.

By François Dumaine

Mount Collins, North Carolina_Tennessee, East Tennessee · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Tennessee?

The regions in Tennessee

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Tennessee?

8 of our 14 trails are rated easy; East Tennessee (8) have the most. For a first trail: Mount Chapman, North Carolina_Tennessee (1.4 km, 30 min) and forrest park (4.5 km, 1 hr).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 0 trails and not allowed on 5; for 9, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.