Things To Do
Picnic: Parkside Resort Weddings & Events
Just past the office, the creekside pavilion with a double grill and fireplace is the perfect place to enjoy the serene feeling of the mountains. Reserve the pavilion for your family gathering or just walk down from your cabin to enjoy a simple picnic.
Gatlinburg
Families, friends, and couples come to Gatlinburg to enjoy it all. Ziplines and whitewater rafting, world-class golf and fishing, and 800 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is one of America’s premier outdoor destinations. Biking, bird watching, and horseback riding are also recommended activities to try while you’re outside in Gatlinburg. Click the link to see all activities.
Hike: Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte
Hike in Smoke Mountains National Park. Level: Hard Length: 10.90 miles (roundtrip) Elevation Gain: 2,896ft Estimate Time: between 6-8 hours to complete This challenging trail leading up to Mount LeConte is one of the most popular in the area. Featuring incredible views, well-maintained trails, and a cave, this great hike is a great choice for anyone looking to see the best of the Smoky Mountains. Due to its popularity, the parking lots on Newfound Gap Road fill up early.
Hike: Laurel Falls Trail
Hike in Smoke Mountains National Park. Level: Easy Length: 2.4 miles (roundtrip) Elevation Gain: 396ft Estimate Time: between 1-2 hour to complete You’ll see amazing views of the mountains and a beautiful waterfall at the top. Highly recommended to view sunset :). Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the park. Though this is a paved trail because it was originally built to allow fire crews access to the Cove Mountain area and the Cove Mountain Fire Tower was built a few years after this trail was completed. Despite being paved, the aging pavement of the falls trail is rough and broken so can be rough for wheelchairs and strollers in sections.
Hike: Dry Falls Trail
Hike in Smoke Mountains National Park. Level: Easy Length: 0.4 miles (roundtrip) Elevation Gain: 72ft Estimate Time: between 0-1 hour to complete This easy trail leading up to Dry Falls is a nice walk with a great payoff with a beautiful waterfall. This is a mostly paved trail with handrails. Featuring incredible views, well-maintained trails, and a cave, this great hike is a great choice for anyone looking to see the best of the Smoky Mountains. Due to its popularity, the parking lots on Newfound Gap Road fill up early.
Hike: The Clingmans Dome Observation Tower Trail
Hike in Smoke Mountains National Park. Level: Moderate Length: 1.2 miles (roundtrip) Elevation Gain: 331ft Estimate Time: between 1-2 hour to complete The Clingmans Dome Observation Tower Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail takes you to the highest point in Tennessee. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Smokies and the beautiful Spruce Fir Forest from Clingmans Dome. The weather conditions can get chilly at the highest peak (6,643 feet at Clingmans Dome) so it is recommended that you bring a jacket and warm clothes. There is a large parking area and visitor center as well as several scenic pullouts in the area.