Blount County

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Ace Gap Trail

Townsend, Tennessee

10.67 mi / 1965 ft gain

Rich Mountain to Indian Grave Gap

Townsend, Tennessee

4.16 mi / 1516 ft gain

Drive the Foothills Parkway National Scenic Byway

Walland, Tennessee

5.0

The foothills parkway runs parallel to the Great Smoky Mountains. It is 38.6 miles in total with the longest section at 33.0 miles. There are a few different places to get on to the parkway. There is one entrance near Fontana, Walland, Wears Valley, and Cosby. However Cosby is a smaller section and does not link to the other sections of the parkway. The section from Fontana to Wears Valley has ...

John Oliver Cabin Access

Townsend, Tennessee

0.47 mi / 98 ft gain

Cades Cove Loop

Townsend, Tennessee

10.22 mi / 2825 ft gain

Rabbit Creek Trail to Abrams Falls Trail Loop

Townsend, Tennessee

11.08 mi / 1991 ft gain

Abram Falls, Hatcher Mountain, Copper Road and Wet Bottom Loop

Townsend, Tennessee

13.31 mi / 2041 ft gain

Hike to Abrams Falls

Tallassee, Tennessee

4.8

5 mi / 625 ft gain

One of the biggest perks of hiking Abrams Falls is the drive to get there. The trailhead is located approximately 5 miles into the scenic Cades Cove Loop. Cades Cove is an adventure in itself. Keep your eye out for black bears, deer and wild turkey. If you are taking the self guided auto tour, Abrams Falls Trail is located just after stop #10. Turn right on the gravel road and park in the large...