Smoky E Rock trails

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 646 ft • Maximum elevation: 650 ft

The Chimney Tops Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a thrilling and challenging hike with some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the region. As you ascend, you'll pass through dense forests of towering trees and cross streams over rustic bridges, eventually reaching a dramatic rocky…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,568 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,708 ft

The Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte and Myrtle Point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hikers a journey through diverse natural landmarks, including Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluff. As the trail ascends, it provides expansive vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains, leading to the LeConte Lodge near the…

Distance: 11.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,960 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,542 ft

The Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte offers a stunning and challenging hike through the Great Smoky Mountains. Starting with gentle inclines through lush forest, highlights include crossing Alum Cave Creek, the natural arch of Arch Rock, and panoramic views from Inspiration Point. Beyond the iconic Alum Cave…

Distance: 12.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,957 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,542 ft

The Ramsey Cascades Trail offers a picturesque yet demanding hike through lush old-growth forests. Along the way, hikers are treated to sights of towering trees, such as tulip poplars and yellow birches, alongside babbling creeks and moss-covered boulders. The journey culminates at the park's tallest…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,260 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,337 ft

The Abrams Falls Trail is a moderate round-trip hike that begins near the Cades Cove Loop. The trail winds through pine-oak forests and alongside Abrams Creek, offering scenic views of hemlock trees and rhododendrons. Hikers will encounter rocky terrain and several footbridges, with the final reward being…

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 748 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,808 ft

Hiking the Alum Cave Trail to Peregrine Peak offers an immersive experience through a stunning old-growth forest, with highlights including the dramatic Arch Rock and the expansive views from Inspiration Point. The trail features a mix of steep ascents and unique geological formations, making it both…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,591 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,115 ft

The hike to Mount LeConte and Cliff Top via Alum Cave Trail is a challenging yet rewarding journey through some of the most iconic landscapes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail passes notable landmarks like Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluff, with expansive mountain views from Inspiration Point.…

Distance: 11.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,871 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,542 ft

The hike to Charlies Bunion is a rewarding experience characterized by stunning panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. As you traverse the Appalachian Trail, you'll encounter diverse landscapes, including dense forests of Fraser fir and red spruce, as well as several scenic overlooks that reveal…

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,224 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,073 ft