What is your favorite part of GSMNP to day hike in? So many trails in addition to and off the AT there! I'm thinking about day hiking over Christmas-New Years week, possibly with 10 and 12 year old grandsons (I'm 64, so read slow or low miles). 10 mile max. Won't go if snow is heavy.
Yes, I know to be safe still carry pack, couple of extra layers of warmth and a couple of days food even for a day hike in case get hung in fast changing bad weather.
Looking for your favorite, loop or 1-way. Wife will be shuttle and not hiking.