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Appalachian Mountains

Easy hikes and walks in the Appalachian Mountains

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Exploring Appalachian Mountains on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Appalachian Mountains. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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1. Sentinel Pine bridge via Flume Gorge Trail loop – Franconia Notch State Park

3.57km

01:06

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Laurel Falls Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.01km

01:10

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Trillium Gap Trailhead to Grotto Falls — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.37km

01:21

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Coliseum Falls & Arethusa Falls — White Mountain National Forest

4.59km

01:32

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stony Man Lookout & Little Stony Man Lookout loop — Shenandoah National Park

5.46km

01:40

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Long Point Trail — New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

4.96km

01:25

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bald Mountain via Artist's Bluff and Loop Trail — Franconia Notch State Park

2.25km

00:44

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Seneca Rocks — Monongahela National Forest

6.03km

01:53

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. High Falls Trail & Triple Falls Trail loop — DuPont State Recreational Forest

4.60km

01:18

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Cedar Creek Trail — Natural Bridge State Park

3.60km

00:59

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in the Appalachian Mountains

1. Sentinel Pine bridge via Flume Gorge Trail loop – Franconia Notch State Park

2. Laurel Falls Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

3. Trillium Gap Trailhead to Grotto Falls — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4. Coliseum Falls & Arethusa Falls — White Mountain National Forest

5. Stony Man Lookout & Little Stony Man Lookout loop — Shenandoah National Park

6. Long Point Trail — New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

7. Bald Mountain via Artist's Bluff and Loop Trail — Franconia Notch State Park

8. Seneca Rocks — Monongahela National Forest

9. High Falls Trail & Triple Falls Trail loop — DuPont State Recreational Forest

10. Cedar Creek Trail — Natural Bridge State Park

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