Gatlinburg Trolley Schedule 2022 (2024)

FAQs

What time do the trolleys run in Gatlinburg? ›

Runs approx. once an hour, 10:30 am • 6:00 pm.

There are no fares or fees to ride the Gatlinburg Trolleys.

Visitors in the area can board a Trolley at any stop in the City and be off to their destination. All Trolleys stop at the Mass Transit Center, located at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Once you get to Pigeon Forge, you can relax and leave the driving to us. Pigeon Forge Mass Transit trolleys travel to more than 200 official stops in Pigeon Forge, as well as select locations in Gatlinburg and Sevierville.

You can pick up a map from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center or download one that shows all the stops found along each path. You can also pick a map up from the front desk. The best way to see where the trolley is through the online trolley tracker. For more information about the trolley system, call 865-436-3897.

The Island does have a stop. Anakeesta is in gatlinburg so getting there for the PF trolley system would require taking the PF trolley to the Gatlinburg visitors center and taking a gatlinburg trolley from there. They have a map showing routes and stops.

When you take the Pigeon Forge trolley to and from Dollywood, you'll never have to wait too long for a trolley to arrive! The trolley leaves Patriot Park and travels to Dollywood continuously, allowing plenty of room for everyone who wants to board!

The only way to access the top of the mountain (where the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is located) is to buy an admission ticket at the SkyPark ticket window and then ride the yellow SkyLift chair to the top of the mountain.

Current Ober Gatlinburg Rates:

Wristband (Ages 5-59): $49. Wristband (Ages 60+): $39. All Activities (Ages 4 and Under): FREE.

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So, when it comes down to it, Pigeon Forge is generally the cheaper option when comparing lodging, activities, and restaurants. However, there are exceptions to every rule.

A 2.1-mile ride up the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway will leave you breathless as you take in the panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

How late does the Pigeon Forge trolley run? ›

The Pigeon Forge trolley system has a fleet of over 40 vehicles, so there is never a trolley too far away! The trolleys operate daily from 8 a.m. to midnight from March through October, and daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in November and December.

Gatlinburg Trolley Routes

It includes River Road, Ski Mountain Road, Parkway from Traffic Light #10 to Traffic Light #8, Convention Center, Airport Road, Cherokee Orchard Road, Baskins Creek Road, and Woliss Lane before returning to the Parkway at Traffic Light #6.

Free Park and Ride Lot at the Spur (441) Welcome Center: 145 spaces for passenger vehicles, buses and RVs. Free Park and Ride lot on Highway 321 at City Hall complex: 95 spaces for passenger vehicles, buses and RVs.

As of Sep 3, 2024, the average weekly pay for a Trolley Driver in Tennessee is $1,329 a week. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $1,868 and as low as $620, the majority of Trolley Driver salaries currently range between $1,151 (25th percentile) to $1,536 (75th percentile) in Tennessee.

All Pigeon Forge Mass Transit routes are operating from 8 a.m. to midnight. at this time. Until further notice, all trolley passengers must wear a mask, per federal guidelines. Please know that parking at Patriot Park is limited due to ongoing construction.

Pigeon Forge Trolley Stops

You can find a trolley running frequently on Main Street, in Wears Valley, to Dollywood & Dollywood's Splash Country, and to the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. Fares range from $1.00 - $3.00, and children under 3 ride for free. See below for a route breakdown.