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Ace Gap Trail
Townsend, Tennessee
10.67 mi
/ 1965 ft gain
Ace Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Townsend, Tennessee.
Rich Mountain to Indian Grave Gap
Townsend, Tennessee
4.16 mi
/ 1516 ft gain
Rich Mountain to Indian Grave Gap is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Townsend, Tennessee.
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 ...
Cades Cove Loop
Townsend, Tennessee
10.22 mi
/ 2825 ft gain
Cades Cove Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Townsend, Tennessee.
John Oliver Cabin Access
Townsend, Tennessee
0.47 mi
/ 98 ft gain
John Oliver Cabin Access is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Townsend, Tennessee.
Abram Falls, Hatcher Mountain, Copper Road and Wet Bottom Loop
Townsend, Tennessee
13.31 mi
/ 2041 ft gain
Abram Falls, Hatcher Mountain, Copper Road and Wet Bottom Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Townsend, Tennessee.
Abrams Falls Trail
Tallassee, Tennessee
4.8
4.96 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...
Look Rock Tower
Maryville, Tennessee
0.59 mi
/ 56 ft gain
Look Rock Tower is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Maryville, Tennessee.
Bike Cade's Cove Loop
Townsend, Tennessee
4.9
10.5 mi
Cade's Cove is a valley located smack in the middle of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Feel free to drive the 11 mile loop in the day, but if you're really cool, you'll schedule your trip around a full moon so you can bike under the light of night! Allow yourself a few hours to explore around off the loop!
There is camping nearby. Just make reservations! 159 sites are open year round ...
Places to stay
Tallassee, Tennessee
Abram's Creek Campground
Overview
Abram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting off...
Townsend, Tennessee
Cades Cove Campground
Overview
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activit...
Blount County, Tennessee
Cades Cove Group
Overview
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking ...
Townsend, Tennessee
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Anthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in ...
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Overview
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visit...
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