The best running trails in Swain County
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Last updated: September 25, 2025
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1. Russell Field Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
16.4km
02:23
720m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
29
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2. Alum Cave – LeConte Lodge loop from Smokemont
16.2km
02:28
840m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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3. Valley View – Lone Grove loop from Townsend
17.5km
01:54
190m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
20
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4. Charlie’s Bunion loop from Smokemont
14.1km
02:03
610m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
17
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5. Alum Cave loop from Smokemont
7.63km
01:06
320m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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6. Lone Grove loop from Townsend
6.00km
00:38
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
6
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7. Running loop from Smokemont
9.69km
01:23
390m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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8. Double Mountain – Cerulean Knob loop from Townsend
13.8km
01:59
560m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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9. Andrews Bald loop from Bryson City
6.01km
00:52
260m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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