Courthouse Rock Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. This trip is your opportunity to hike one of its hidden gems, the Courthouse Rock Trail, under expert guidance!

Also known as the Smokies, the Great Smoky Mountains are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. They are protected by the most visited national park in the United States, which encompasses 522,419 acres. As well as impressive peaks, the area has some beautiful old growth forests and a rich wildlife.

On this day trip we will hike through one of the most impressive routes in the National Park: the Courthouse Rock Trail. We will go off the beaten path and cross amazing waterfalls, forests and rock features, offering breathtaking views of Mount LeConte and the city of Gatlinburg.

For this this moderate hike you need some previous experience (it has some steep sections), and you should also have a good fitness level. Be ready for a 2.2 mile uphill hike (4 hours)! Of course, we will be there to assist you at all times. 

So, if you want to discover one of the best kept secrets in the Smoky Mountains, please contact us. We’ll be glad to hike the Courthouse Rock Trail with you!

And if you are looking for a multi-day hiking adventure in this area, take a look at our Appalachian Trail trip.