Rainbow Falls

Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes a river or creek

Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring tranquil scenes and forests

Rainbow Falls showing a lake or waterhole and a waterfall

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I found this growing under some ferns at the base of a rock on the trail to Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is an “ off the beaten path” section of the park accessed from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. I’d love to know what it is if anyone has an idea! #Nature

Roaring Fork

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roaring Fork during your travels in Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a house and forests

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Drive along this woodland loop for a range of walking trails, waterfalls and historic structures of an old mountain hamlet.

View from the summit of Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Mount LeConte

Explore the great outdoors at Mount LeConte and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park showing forests and a river or creek

Chimney Tops

Make the popular and challenging hike up this mountain peak via the picturesque trail that meanders past streams and pretty flowers.

Alum Cave Trail

Enjoy a trip to Alum Cave Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Follow the Motor Nature trail to a small lot just before the Alex Cole cabin. This is where the road passes over Baskins Creek. This trail is known as both the Baskins Creek Trail and the Graveyard Ridge Trail. The graveyard is only a few hundred yards from the parking area. The falls on the other hand is about 1.6 miles on a moderate trail. Be careful!! The last time I hiked it there was NO sign marking where to turn left and cross the stream to get to the falls. You can also continue on the Baskins Creek Trail past the turnoff to the falls and wind up back at the Motor Nature trail, near the Rainbow Falls parking area. This entire route is about 2 1/2 miles, but note that the portion past the falls turnoff going to Rainbow Falls is more strenuous than the first part. ALSO: note that this is a one-way road and you will need someone to drive your car back around the Nature Trail to meet you back at the Rainbow Falls parking area.

Baskins Creek Falls

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Baskins Creek Falls, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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