Menasha Ridge Press Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 50 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Great Smoky Mountains National Park through 50 incomparable hikes.

With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloywho has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping!

Leave the roads to explore the heart of the parkwhether you're looking for an easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a seven-mile trek through a spruce forest atop a peaceful ridge, or a panoramic 22-mile overnighter. You'll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee in Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Inside you'll find:

50 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists

Detailed maps and elevation profiles

Trailhead directions and don't get lost" milestones

Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities

Expert trail commentary

Johnny considers the Smokies his home stomping ground, so he makes sure you have the necessary information to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you're looking for a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you'll find it here.