Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Photos taken over ten years of hiking the park. 

A serene autumn forest scene with sunlight filtering through the canopy, illuminating the vibrant yellow and red leaves. A gentle path covered in fallen leaves invites a peaceful walk among the trees.

Path to Laurel Falls

Path to Laurel Falls during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Minolta DiMage

Close-up of sunlit autumn leaves, predominantly yellow, with some leaves showing hints of green and red. The leaves are backlit by the sun, creating a warm, glowing effect with contrasting shadows from the branches and other leaves.

Leave during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains

Leaves during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Minolta Dimage

A vibrant autumn canopy with a mix of red and yellow leaves against a clear blue sky, framed by dark green pine branches.

Fall Leaves in The Great Smoky Mountains

Leaves during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nikon d5600

A scenic autumn view with vibrant red and orange leaves in the foreground, framing a mountainous landscape with dense forests in varying shades of green and brown under a clear blue sky.

Fall Leaves on Alum Trail

View from the hike to Alum Bluffs in the Great Smoky Mountains. iPhone 12 Mini

A serene autumn scene with a babbling brook flowing over rocks and fallen leaves, surrounded by trees with a mix of green and fall foliage.

Creek Crossing on Alum Bluff Trail

Creek crossing on hike to Alum Bluffs in the Great Smoky Mountains. iPhone 12 mini

Silhouette of a forested mountain landscape at sunset with layers of hills receding into the distance under a gradient sky of orange to purple hues.

Sunset from 441

Pull off near New Found Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains, no hiking required. Nikon d5600

View from a cave opening overlooking a forest with autumn foliage. Sunlight filters through the trees, highlighting shades of orange, red, and yellow among the evergreens. The perspective is from a shadowed rocky overhang, framing the bright, colorful landscape below.

Alum Bluffs in the Fall

View from Alum Bluffs during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nikon d5600

A serene forest stream with water flowing over moss-covered rocks, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves scattered around.

Cosby Campground Creek

Creek at the Cosby Campground during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nikon d5600

View from Mount Cammerer in the Smokie Mountains, by Jonathan Addington

View from Mount Cammerer

View from Mount Cammerer in the Great Smoky Mountains. Google Pixel.

Sunset over a mountainous landscape with silhouetted hills against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, red, and yellow blending into a deep blue. Wisps of clouds are scattered across the sky, reflecting the sunset colors.

Clingman’s Dome at Sunset

Unedited photo of view from Clingmans Dome at sunset. Nov 1, 2021. iPhone 12 Mini

Sunset over a mountainous landscape with silhouettes of trees in the foreground and layers of hills receding into the distance under a sky with wispy clouds. A lens flare is visible due to the direct capture of the sun in the frame.

Sunset from Clingman’s Dome

View from Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains on a summer night at sunset. iPhone 12 mini.

View of Mount LeConte from Clingmans Dome with a foreground of evergreen trees, a layer of clouds settled in the valleys, and a clear blue sky above.

Mount LeConte Seen from Clingmans Dome

Mount LeConte seen from Clingmans Dome. There is a classic cloud inversion, where the clouds are below the mountain peaks. iPhone 12 Mini

A person sitting on a large rock overlooking a vast mountain range with layers of hills receding into the distance under a clear sky. The individual appears to be enjoying the view and the sense of tranquility atop the mountain.

View from Mount Cammerer

View from Mount Cammerer in the Great Smoky Mountains, with Declan looking out over the valley. Google Pixel.

A woman smiling down at a baby in a carrier on her chest, with a young child standing beside her looking up at her, all surrounded by autumn leaves and trees.

Carsten, Katie & Kavannah at Cosby Campground

Carsten, Katie & Kavannah Addington walk a path in the Cosby Campground during the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nikon d5600

A man with a beard smiling at the camera, wearing a grey jacket with text that reads "MA FIN MARCH 31," in front of a scenic view of rolling hills covered in greenery and trees with autumn colors under a partly cloudy sky.

Selfie on Clingman’s dome Road

Pull off on Clingman’s Dome Road in the Great Smoky Mountains during the fall. No hiking required. iPhone 12 Mini

Black and white photograph of a misty, barren forest with silhouettes of leafless trees and branches against a foggy background, creating a moody and eerie atmosphere.

Living Cemetery

Trees killed during the wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains, on the Rainbow Falls trail to Mount LeConte. iPhone 12 mini.