Sevierville Parks and Recreation Plans Next Smoky Mountains Hike

Posted 10-02-25.

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike of Smokemont Loop in Smokemont Campground on Tuesday, October 7. 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. Visit 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 Sevierville.RecDesk.com or by calling 865-453-5441. The registration deadline is Saturday, October 4, 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 filled out and returned to the Community Center front desk by Saturday, October 4.

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