Parks and Recreation schedules Smokemont Loop hike October 21

Posted 10-07-24.

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike of Smokemont Loop in Smokemont Campground on Monday, October 21.

This guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.

This loop hike offers a quiet trail from pine wood to a hardwood forest of poplar, hickory, and oak, with creek views, the old Bradley Cemetery, and the old Luftee, aka Smokemont Baptist Church. It is a moderately difficult 6.5-mile loop hike. See the following link for more details: https://hikinginthesmokys.com/smokemont-loop/.

After the hike, we will travel three miles to the Oconaluftee Visitor’s Center to view the elk.

Registration is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The registration deadline is Friday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms are available online and must be returned to the Community Center front desk by October 18 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 865-453-5441.