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Mt Le Conte via the Alum Cave Bluffs Trail

Gatlinburg, TN

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Mt Le Conte via the Alum Cave Bluffs Trail is a 11 mile out and back trail located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee that features a river, concave cliff. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.

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Bays Mountain Trail
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4 Completed 3 Reviews

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Laurel Falls Trail
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14 Completed 4 Reviews

Paved trail a bit over 2 miles out and back. Easily accessible by wheelchairs and strollers. May be tricky in some areas if encountering hikers coming back down the mountain. Fairly easy hike. Starts of easy but you will be going up the mountain so prepare to climb uphill most the way. Something to think about if pushing a stroller most the way. I've done this trail several times with my children and just carried the little ones. Keep a close eye on them as the elevation and drops offs can be dangerous. Breathtaking views and waterfall at the top. Very crowded during spring and fall seasons. Splashing in the waterfall is well worth it though.

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David Crockett State Park Campground
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4 Completed 3 Reviews

Shoal Creek Trail in Davy Crockett State Park is one of my favorite trails of all time. Moderate hike of a little over a mile along Shoal Creek. Starts in the back of Campground 1 and ends at the back of the park at the falls. Several other trails branch off or connect to this trail to make for a great short hike or an all day one.

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Devils Backbone Loop Trail
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4 Completed 3 Reviews

Really enjoy this trail. It's very peaceful and quiet.

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Waterfall Trail
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4 Completed 3 Reviews

Nice little trail. The waterfall at the end is well worth the trip. Close enough to other trails in the park to combine and make a great hike.

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Cascade Trail to Tip Top
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12 Completed 5 Reviews

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Montgomery Bell State Park - North Loop
by Nathan Smith

6 Completed 2 Reviews

I really enjoyed this trail. Very well-kept path for the most part, and I always prefer dirt ones like this to some of the paved Greenways trails. Not too many awesome views, but the scenery isn't boring. You parallel the creek for a good portion of it which opens things up a bit, and if you do the cut-off, 6 mile loop which I did as opposed to the whole 10.5 you will incorporate the Creech Lake trail which does have some very nice lake scenery. The park as a whole is extremely well maintained, and I plan to go back to do the whole 10.5 mile loop and maybe even some camping.

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Rock Creek Falls Trail
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6 Completed 7 Reviews

I did this hike for the first time in many years, and was reminded how nice it is. I started the hike late Tuesday morning in mid-May; only met one couple the entire hike. The falls at the end of the trail is a nice pay-off, but there are several picturesque cascades and small falls along the way. The trail is good, but rocky, so good hiking shoes are a must. Also be prepared to ford the stream four different times. (I never did get my shoes - or feet - wet.) On this hike the miniature iris were in bloom, but it looks like I was a week or so late for the trillium. A marvelous hike!

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Mossy Ridge Trail
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5 Completed 5 Reviews

I love it!!!! I lived in Nashville for 8 years from '99 to '07. I've hiked 3 trails in the smokies and a few others in other places. This is my favorite trail outside of the Smoky Mountains. It's a Good workout, and beautiful trails. I can't say enough about them.

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Rainbow Falls
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5 Completed 5 Reviews

This trail is a nice trail, but it's long and monotonous. Not monotonous in views, but terrain. It's a steady climb to Mt. LeConte. If I remember correctly, it was about 7.5 miles all the way to the lodge. We did up and back in a day. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time for the round trip. Rainbow Falls looked like somebody peeing off a cliff way above. I'm sure it's impressive after a good rain. It's a very tall waterfall. There are virgin forests on this trail. Absolutely Beautiful! Give it a try. Enjoy!

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