Old Sugarlands Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 3.4 miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN)
4 Stars
8,585 Steps 1  (3.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Old Sugarlands Trail

Elevation

The Old Sugarlands Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,635 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,496 ft. and an elevation range of 1,139 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.9 mi1,496 ft2,635 ft1,139 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.9 hrs92.41,109 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.6 hrs0.00 ft1,109 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Old Sugarlands Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Walden Creek, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Pigeon Forge, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Richardson Cove, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Wear Cove, TN
  5. Topo Map: Gatlinburg, TN
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Le Conte, TN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Clingmans Dome, NC

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Old Sugarlands Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Old Sugarlands Trail?

The length of the trail is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) or 8,585 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Old Sugarlands Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.9 hours in one direction and in 1.6 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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