Outdoors things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We rank 27 outdoor things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States. The highest scoring is Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $1 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
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Outdoors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike87$953h4.9/5 (175)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains87$178h4.7/5 (140)
River Magic: An Easy Smoky Mountain Guided Walk79$1093.5h5/5 (48)
Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery78$552h5/5 (40)
Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours75$214h4.3/5 (112)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour72$142h4.1/5 (334)
Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure70$3258h5/5 (24)
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour69$131h4.2/5 (78)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour61$1614h4.4/5 (5)
The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap61$1502.5h4.8/5 (17)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Outdoors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100 from 175 traveler reviews. Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains, River Magic: An Easy Smoky Mountain Guided Walk, Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery follow close behind. We rank 27 outdoors experiences in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park cost?
Expect around $125 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour from $1, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for today?
Yes. 27 of the 27 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Great Smoky Mountains National Park currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Late spring through early fall for full access and the widest tour availability, with quieter trails in the shoulder weeks.

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