Explore this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This …
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Sep 14, 2024
We loved this gorgeous trail! We could walk to it from our cabin. A nice easy walk with some slopes, nothing too steep. Beautiful scenery! I took tons of pics! Then we went back and walked it again t… Full review by shenry1313
Feb 18, 2024
Very neat trail, one of two that dogs are allowed on in the Smokies. Nice and soothing stroll beside the river. Only negative is that you have to walk alongside the road for a little while and there’… Full review by akief8795
Jul 20, 2023
Nice trail, not very crowded compared to the rest of the park. Also, very few bugs, which was a nice surprise. Full review by Scott B
Sure - lovely view not too crowded - though I don't recollect seeing trash bins on the trail so be advised that your meal's packaging will need to go with you until you locate a trash bin.
Is the trail easy to follow, I don’t want to accidentally take a wrong path (if there are any) and get lost, that may be terrifying.
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This is a very easy trail. If you start at the trailhead at the end of River Road in Gatlinburg, it actually goes to the Sugarland Visitor Center. The wooded portion of the trail ends at the …
This is a very easy trail. If you start at the trailhead at the end of River Road in Gatlinburg, it actually goes to the Sugarland Visitor Center. The wooded portion of the trail ends at the park maintenance facility. There is still .4 miles along this side road to get to the visitor center. Just before getting to hwy 441, you will see a sidewalk on the right. It goes past the Park Headquarters and continues to the visitor center. The trail is flat for the most part with very nice river views. It is 4 miles roundtrip but you could always have someone in a car meet you at the visitor center or vice versa if you start at the visitor center. During the summer months, a trolley goes to the visitor center which you could also take if you did not want to walk both directions. Of course, you can walk as much or as little of the trail as you like. Enjoy.
No. It's just a quick tour through some great nature sites. It can be fit in to a day of several activities. Be prepared for Cades Cove if you go. It's about 30 min drive to get there and …
No. It's just a quick tour through some great nature sites. It can be fit in to a day of several activities. Be prepared for Cades Cove if you go. It's about 30 min drive to get there and then the drive through Cades Cove takes most of the day. They say to allow 4 hours but it could take all day depending on how many times you stop to look at things and on the wildlife stopping traffic.
Do we drive to the visitor's center and then hike from there? Thanks!
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You can, but we did not. We parked at the other end of the trail. There is an entrance and small parking area near town. We walked back toward the Visitors Center. Very nice trail …
You can, but we did not. We parked at the other end of the trail. There is an entrance and small parking area near town. We walked back toward the Visitors Center. Very nice trail suitable for first time and "out of shape" hikers.
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