(3.8 miles round-trip, easy)
This trail connects the city of Gatlinburg [1] with Sugarlands Visitor Center and follows the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. The path is paved. Leashed dogs and bicycles are allowed.
(0.75 mile round-trip, easy)
Cades Cove Nature Trail takes you through pine and oak forest. The trail departs from near the Henry Whitehead Place, just past the intersection with Parsons Branch Road. A 50-cent trail guide available on-site points out notable plants and other sights.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/tennessee/great-smoky-mountains/gateways-the-smokies/gatlinburg