Welcome To All Smoky Mountain Hiking Enthusiasts!

Location
Maryville, TN 35.76-83.96 37803US
Meetups
166 so far
Rating
Great Smokies Hiking & Adventure Group 5.00 5.00181

Our group organizes and participates in hikes and outdoor activities covering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and East Tennessee Parks, National Forests, and other venues as suggested by members. This group is based out of the Maryville and Knoxville TN area, some members from as far away as Florida. Anyone interested in doing one or two Saturday or Sunday hikes in the Smoky's per month is more than welcome to join. We are an open venue with suggestions for hikes from light to strenuous hikes from all members of the group. As the weather gets warmer, we do organize some evening moonlight walks or hikes as an alternative to the day hikes. We have two or three 'Hike and Camp' weekend events every year in one of the Park campgrounds. And if you enjoy back country camping, we do that also, but the spaces on those usually fill up fast due to back country permit availability. Hiking, rock climbing, skiing, biking, river rafting and a cookout thrown in every now and then! This is a great way to exercise, appreciate nature and meet some new people. We are lot of fun, so join up!!!

Please read through our 'About Us' page to learn more before you join our group.

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Our next MeetupHike

Where?
1707 Lamar Alexander PKWY
Maryville, TN 37804
Who’s coming?
1 Yes / 0 Maybe

Want to attend?

I will keep this hike to around 10 miles. Meet at the Food Lion in Maryville at 9:00 a.m. E-mail me if you have any questions about the hike,
Brian S

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What members are saying

 Great group, everyone is always so friendly! 

Nikki

 Great way to meet people while having a great time doing cool stuff! 

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Join Great Smokies Hiking & Adventure Group

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Personal fitness training

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What's new?

  • Nov 22
    • New Greeting for
      “Where is the hike to tomorrow?”
      posted by Gigi
  • Nov 21
    • New member
      Stefanie
      (1 hike credit)
      “I have always loved the beach & the warm sun. Moved to Knoxville a few years ago ..... I'm ready to meet some new people, breathe some fresh air & discover the great outdoors!”
  • Nov 20
    • New Greeting for
      “Hey, it was need meeting you at the climbing last night. Let me know when you want to do some light hiking and I'll see if I can join you. I definitely want to get more active and explore the area.”
      posted by Kevin D
    • New discussion
      Started by Emory.
  • Nov 19
    • New member
      Tony
      (1 hike credit)
      “I love to hike.”
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome. Glad you made it through the extensive screening process. :)”
      posted by Walter
  • Nov 18
    • New Greeting for
      “Hello Sal! Welcome to the group.”
      posted by Emory
    • New member
      Sal Martorelli
      (1 hike credit)
      “To make new friends and to do more hiking”
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Zeke, welcome to the group. You have come to the right place for some awesome back country hiking adventures!”
      posted by Emory
    • New member
      Zeke
      (1 hike credit)
      “I want to do some 1-5 day hikes in the Smokies!”
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Apryl. Welcome to the GSH&AG.”
      posted by Tim G

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