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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN offers two trails that are dog friendly. Gatlinburg Trail (a 1.9 mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (a 1.5 mile hike from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of Cherokee, NC). Please note that dogs aren't permitted on any other trails within the park. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Visit Website

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is rated 3.3 bones out of 5 by 55 canine critics on BringFido, and 5.0 stars out of 5 by 2,419 guests on TripAdvisor.


Customers of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have mixed opinions about its pet-friendliness, with many disappointed by the limited dog-friendly trails despite acknowledging the park's beautiful scenery. Some visitors appreciate the two available trails and surrounding pet-friendly areas in Gatlinburg, while others find the restrictions overly limiting and prefer nearby parks with fewer constraints on canine companions.

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