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Alum Cave Trail

Alum Cave Trail
Newfound Gap Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
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Gatlinburg Resort Chalets N/A 1.3 mi 2.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Moutain Laurel Chalets N/A 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg $129 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Riverhouse at the Park $105 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek $220 1.7 mi 2.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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Mojitos in the Mountains Bar, Market, & Grill 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Linebergers Seafood Company 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Desserts & More 2.1 mi 3.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Balsam Mountain Road 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Cades Cove 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Charlie's Bunion 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Traveler 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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“Awesome hike!”
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5 of 5 stars
kcbenz34
kcbenz34
Jul 3, 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
Dec 28, 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
Dec 23, 2007
6/6 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