TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
Best Day Hikes in Gatlinburg
14 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 14 day hikes in Gatlinburg using 334 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Smoky Mountain Guided River Walk 3.5 hr (8.4/10). Prices start at $95 and most cost between $150 and $230. A typical one lasts 4 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
Smoky Mountain Guided River Walk 3.5 hr
48 reviews · $109 · 3 hrs 30 min
Most reviewed
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike 3 hr
175 reviews · $95 · 3 hrs
TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains Waterfall Hike 3.5 hr
Top 23% · 19 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
Gatlinburg Appalachian Trail Hike to Charlies Bunion 6 hr
Top 38% · 6 hrs · 7 reviews
from $400
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Pigeon Forge Nature Hike to Historic Schoolhouse 2.5 hr
Top 44% · 3 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
Townsend Great Smoky Mountains Hiking Tour 2.5 hr
Top 48% · 2 hrs 30 min · 2 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
Gatlinburg Old-Growth Forest and Waterfall Hike 8 hr
Top 48% · 8 hrs · 2 reviews
from $215
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoky Mountain Guided River Walk 3.5 hr | TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (48) | $109 | 3 hrs 30 min |
| 2 | Smokies Private Guided Adventure 8 hr | TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (24) | $325 | 8 hrs |
| 3 | Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains Waterfall Hike 3.5 hr | TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.9★ (19) | – | – |
| 4 | Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike 3 hr | TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (175) | $95 | 3 hrs |
| 5 | Clingmans Dome Hike 4 hr | TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (25) | $230 | 4 hrs |
| 6 | Smokies Mountaineer's Way Hike 3 hr | TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (7) | $230 | 3 hrs |
| 7 | Gatlinburg Appalachian Trail Hike to Charlies Bunion 6 hr | TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (7) | $400 | 6 hrs |
| 8 | Smoky Mountains Mt. LeConte Guided Hike 8 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) | $150 | 8 hrs |
| 9 | Pigeon Forge Nature Hike to Historic Schoolhouse 2.5 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) | – | – |
| 10 | Townsend Great Smoky Mountains Hiking Tour 2.5 hr | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (2) | – | 2 hrs 30 min |
Questions
What is the best day hike in Gatlinburg?
Smoky Mountain Guided River Walk 3.5 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.4/10) of the 14 day hikes in Gatlinburg we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 48 reviews.
How much do day hikes in Gatlinburg cost?
Listed prices start at $95; the median is $215, and most cost between $150 and $230. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are day hikes in Gatlinburg?
The median listed duration is 4 hrs.
Which day hike in Gatlinburg has the most reviews?
Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hike 3 hr, with 175 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.8/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide