Twentymile Trail Trailhead

"Beautiful. Must have great smokies parking pass to park and hike trail. Get at visitor centers in cherokee or Gatlinburg. Or print online from home. No pets are allowed. No restrooms."

"Plenty of parking. Access to great trails/sights on a quieter side of the busiest national park in the country."

"A nice trailhead to access Gregory Bald, the AT, and Shuckstack Firetower, among other spots. It's very quiet and secluded, and in several days of backpacking these trails we saw very few people. The trails from Twentymile follow streams with many waterfalls and blooming rhododendrons in the spring. One thing to know (could be an up or downside) is that many of the trails closest to the trailhead are just old roads, so they're very gravely, but also nice gradual slopes. Lastly, this is NOT a ranger station, just a trailhead. There is no potable water available unless you filter it yourself, no restroom/latrine, and no rangers available for pre- or post-hike questions."

"This section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the least visited and for that reason, one of my favorite areas of the park. It offers easy access to several trails, dispersed camping and creeks and waterfalls that are majestic and beautiful. Parking is limited but has never been a problem. If you are seeking solitude and natural beauty in the Smokies, you'd be hard pressed to find a better location."