We are the
Smoky Mountains Hiking Club
of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The SMHC, founded in 1924, proudly leads the way in 2008-
an 84-year tradition of keeping people and nature connected.

Our outings and events are open to everyone*. You are welcome to join us!

Announcing National Trails Day - June 7
Details TBA

Click here for our May 2008 Outings
How to prepare for an SMHC outing  / How we rate our outings' degree of difficulty

May 2: Long-time SMHC member Lionel Edney has passed away. Click here to visit the memorial page.

4/24: The Fontana Dam crossing continues to be closed. Hikers must take an alternate route.

The Tennessee A.T. license plate is coming soon!
View the 2007 SMHC Photo Contest Winners.

* Hiking does require physical fitness. See our "How to Prepare" document.

Photo credit: "Climbing the Catstairs" by B. Trotter. 2007 SMHC Photo Contest

Site Updated May 6, 2008       Copyright 2008, SMHC