Buy the Great Smokies Trail Atlas

Trail Atlas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Buy now - $16

The most complete & handsome trail map you can carry in the backcountry.

This innovative atlas contains full-color GPS trail maps, historic and 3D maps, a gazetteer booklet, and a GPS data pack web download. The maps have GPS trails, topographic elevations, forest canopy type, and GPS navigation grid. Watch the left video for samples or read more.

 
Use the controls above to zoom into this Bird's Eye View of the Smokies, one of the maps in the Atlas.
 
Trail and Map News
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Map Measurement ToolDownload and print map scale & measurement tool. Note, this scale is included in the atlas. Print it at home and use in the woods to more precisely locate yourself with a GPS unit set to DD MM.MMM, on a UTM grid, or just measure linear distance.



Trail Atlas - $16 (includes GPS Data Pack)
or only GPS Data Pack - $10
Atlas Contents
This unique collection of maps is the most attractive and useful navigation aid you'll own. The atlas helps hikers and equestrians enjoy the varied geography, ecology, and history of this wonderful park. The atlas packs in a 4.5" x 6" x 3/8" kit that is durable & waterproof.
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The atlas includes:

  • 1:96,500 scale GPS Trail Map with topographic elevations and forest canopy type, 39" x 18" divided into 3 tiles for easy use.
  • A 3D map offers a Bird's Eye View of the park and is a quick, intiutive way to visualize the topography of the park. 18.5" x 13"
  • 1:192,000 scale map shows Camping in the park and is great for the early stages of planning your backpack trip. 18.5" x 13"
  • A historic topographic map the shows Pioneer Places in the park and the area on the eve of the park's creation. 18.5" x 13"
  • A 32-page trail gazetteer booklet that gives exact location of trailheads, trail intersections, backcountry campsites, and scenic areas. Gives trail users cumulative elevation gains and losses. 6" x 4.5"
  • Free GPS Data Pack download with GPX track and waypoint files for trails and destinations in the park. Includes expanded gazetteer and special topographic mapbook. 36-megabyte download only.

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Current Observations

Tennessee side
A Few Clouds and 84 degrees F at Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport, TN A Few Clouds
Winds are Northwest at 5 MPH. The pressure is 29.83" (1009.0 mb) and the humidity is 44%. The heat index is 84. Last Updated on Sep 5, 7:53 pm EDT.

North Carolina side
Fair and 76 degrees F at Asheville Regional Airport, NC Fair
Winds are Southeast at 5 MPH. The pressure is 29.94" (1011.4 mb) and the humidity is 58%. The heat index is 78. Last Updated on Sep 5, 7:54 pm EDT.

More Great Smokies weather

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Mobile Weather
In some areas of the Smokies cell phone users have access to the internet. To get these weather maps, web cams, and forecasts on your phone when you have internet access, visit http://www.outrageGIS.com/g and help plan your day.


Forecast for high country elevations around 5,000ft

Tonight

Isolated Showers Chance for Measurable Precipitation 20%
Isolated
Showers
Lo 58°F
Saturday

Isolated Thunderstorms Chance for Measurable Precipitation 20%
Isolated
Tstms
Hi 77°F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Mostly
Cloudy
Lo 55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
Mostly
Sunny
Hi 78°F
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Partly
Cloudy
Lo 53°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
Mostly
Sunny
Hi 79°F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Partly
Cloudy
Lo 55°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms Chance for Measurable Precipitation 20%
Slight Chc
Tstms
Hi 74°F
Tuesday
Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms Chance for Measurable Precipitation 20%
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Lo 57°F