Wintertime hiking in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be challenging, but with the proper clothing and gear, winter hikes can reward you with lots of unique sites that you won’t see at other times of the year. From frozen water falls to snow dusted mountains, the Smokies are beautiful in the winter months. With snow on the ground you can find animal tracks much easier and with the leaves off of the trees you have a better chance at spotting the wildlife in the park. Here are 5 of the best winter hikes in the Smoky Mountains order of easiest to extreme:
