Welcome To All Smoky Mountain Hiking Enthusiasts!

Location
Maryville, TN 35.76-83.96 37803US
Meetups
160 so far
Rating
Great Smokies Hiking & Adventure Group 5.00 5.00180

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

Want to attend?

The weather will have to determine where we go for the hike. I would really like to hike Eagle Creek as a shuttle(Fontanna to Cades Cove) but with the 17 water crossings any rain will keep us from that hike. I will keep the mileage around 10 miles a day and have to limit the group size to 8. E-mail me if you need any more information. We can meet at the Food Lion in Maryville at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Brian S

What members are saying

 Friendly folks! and a lot of cool outdoor activities. 

Rene

 I come for the food.........LOL! 

Denise

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What's new?

  • Nov 9
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Tara, welcome to the GSH&AG!”
      posted by Emory
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome to the group, Tara.”
      posted by Bryan G.
    • New member
      Tara
      (1 hike credit)
      “To meet some new people and do some more hiking!”
  • Nov 7
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Lori, welcome to the group! You have just gained a lot of new hiking partners, come with us and explore the Smokies. Keep an eye on Kevin as he is always doing some fishing somewhere in the Park if you are into flyfishing.”
      posted by Emory
    • New member
      Lori
      (1 hike credit)
      “I am joining because I'd like to do some more hiking - I moved here to hike, but don't have any hiking partners, and don't know a lot about the Smokies. I'm hoping to learn more about the trails here!”
    • New discussion
      Started by Larry Walden.
  • Nov 6
    • New member
      Connie W.
      (1 hike credit)
      “I love to hike and would enjoy having others to hike with. I tagged along as a guest on the moonless hike in Cades Cove and really enjoyed it.”
    • New discussion
      Started by Bryan G..