Exactly What You Need to Know About the Gatlinburg Trolley Service

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The Gatlinburg trolley is the easiest and most affordable way to get around Gatlinburg. Over 9 million visitors make their way to the area each year, and the best way to explore the area is on a Gatlinburg trolley.

About the Gatlinburg Trolley

The Gatlinburg trolley system was created in 1980, and now there are over 24 Gatlinburg trolleys. The trolley have routes that reach about 50 miles around the Gatlinburg area. Each year, the trolleys serve over 800,000 passengers, and it’s definitely the most convenient way to see the area.

Gatlinburg Trolley Map

Gatlinburg Trolley Routes

Downtown River Road
Downtown Parkway (May – November)
Arts & Crafts Community (April – December)
National Park (June – October)
Dollywood
East Parkway & City Hall
North Gatlinburg Parkway & Welcome Center
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Tour of Lights (December – January)

Gatlinburg Trolley Hours of Operation

The trolley runs 365 days per year. Here are the hours of operation for the trolley service:

March – April: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

May – October: 8:30 a.m. – midnight

November – February: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday) and 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)

For more specific information about the Gatlinburg trolley, click here.

Want to learn more about the trolley system in the area? Take a look at this Pigeon Forge trolley map to find out about the Pigeon Forge trolley routes.