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Alum Cave Trail


Alum Cave Trail
Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
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What's Near Alum Cave Trail

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Moutain Laurel Chalets N/A 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Riverhouse at the Park £65 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek £166 1.7 mi 2.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Clarion Inn & Suites £85 1.7 mi 2.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg Downtown £77 1.8 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Mojitos in the Mountains Bar, Market, & Grill 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Park Grill 1.7 mi 2.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Calhouns Gatlinburg 1.7 mi 2.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Grotto Falls Trail 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Charlie's Bunion 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cades Cove 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 24 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Traveller Description: One of the most popular hikes in the park, it is the quick route to Mt. LeConte Lodge.
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife
Address: Newfound Gap Road Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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“Best part of out Smokies trip, go all the way to Mt Leconte”
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5 of 5 stars
sonuk5
Los Angeles
7 Jul 2009

We did this trail on Jul3, 3009. We started late @ 3pm. The streams along the way at the beginning of the trail were very beautiful. We reached alum cave at 4:30 and ate our lunch. We were contemplating whether to hike back or to go all the way to the top. We were afraid that it may get dark... more

“Awesome hike!”
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5 of 5 stars
kcbenz34
kcbenz34
3 Jul 2008

This hike is one of the best in the whole park, and the rewards throughout the hike and well worth some steep and narrow trails. Alum Cave is 2.25 miles from the parking area, and Arch Rock is another good photo opportunity along the trail about 1.25 miles up from the parking area. There are some great views along the... more

“Smokey Mountains”
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5 of 5 stars
9toedmama
9toedmama
28 Dec 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Aren't the Smokey Mountains beautiful? We go to Florida every year now, for spring break with our children and we absolutely have to go through the mountains either going or coming home. I love them and am in awe of them everytime we go. I got the review on theAlum Cave Trail and it was just so interesting it sent... more

“One of the best trails in the park”
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5 of 5 stars
TNsoccer07
Knoxville, TN
23 Dec 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

I have hiked the Alum Cave Trail at least five times and regard it as one of my favorite trails, along with Chimney Tops, and the Appalachian Trail. This is definitely my preferred route to ascend Mount LeConte as well. For a spectacular, long day hike, begin at Newfound Gap, hike to Charlies Bunion, take the Boulevard Trail to Mount... more

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Newfound Gap Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN