The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Gatlinburg. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Gatlinburg. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Laurel Falls
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Laurel Falls are certainly amongst the most popular hikes in GSMNP. The falls are beautiful (depending on their volume) and fairly easy to reach. It’s an out-and-back-trail with only about …
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Grotto Falls
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Grotto Falls, a roughly 25-foot waterfall, is said to be one of the most unique views in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is special, because you can walk …
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Arch Rock (Alum Cave Trail)
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The Arch Rock is located about 2 km from the trailhead at the Newfound Gap Road in the small valley of Styk Branch at an altitude of approx. 1,290 m. …
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Cataract Falls
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The Cataract Falls is an easy to reach waterfall. It is comprised of two low-flow streams totaling a 25-foot (8 m) drop into a small pool below. The waterfall is said to be impressive after periods of rain.
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Rainbow Falls
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The falls thank their name to the rainbow forming in the mist of the waterfall during sunny afternoons. In wintertime, you'll find incredible ice formations around the falls.
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