Hiking Trails & Parks in Tennessee
8,071 mapped trails and 108 parks across Tennessee. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Tennessee
Tennessee has 8,071 mapped hiking trails and 108 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 119 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 119 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Tennessee
A spatially-sampled view of 551 trail and park locations across Tennessee’s counties.
Tennessee Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 119 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Tennessee
Parks & Campgrounds in Tennessee
Longest Trails in Tennessee
Hiking guides & rankings for Tennessee
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Tennessee, Ranked
Tennessee's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykTennessee's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Tennessee trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Tennessee
Ten gentle, well-marked Tennessee trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Tennessee
Tennessee's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Tennessee
Federal parks and recreation areas in Tennessee ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Tennessee: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Tennessee's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.