Hiking in the Smokies: Smoky Mountains National Park
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the North Carolina Trails System Act in 1973 so that there would be a foot trial that would stretch across the entire state of North Carolina from the mountains all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. This impressive trail starts right in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the highest point in the Eastern US, Clingmans Dome and winds a few miles down the Appalachian Trail through 6 backcountry campsites in the GSMNP and out Newfound Gap Road (US 441) where it will eventually end up at the Jockey's Ridge State Park right by the Atlantic Ocean
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The narrow gravel road that leads to Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse is located near Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, approximately 10 miles west of Sugarlands Visitor Center on Little River Road. Fall Hiking Elderhostel Discover the unique cultural traditions and rich biodiversity of the Smokies by hitting the trail when fall color reaches its peak
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A total of 78 historic structures can be found throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Cades Cove, Elkmont, Cataloochee, Hazel Creek, Greenbrier, The Sugarlands, Noah Ogle Place, Roaring Fork, Little Greenbrier and Oconaluftee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (although certain secondary roads, campgrounds and visitor facilities are closed during the winter)
Clingmans Dome at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, United States Moderate: 1.3 miles, 1 hour or less Short moderate hike to the best viewpoint in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It took us about 2 hours to get back down the next day.This is the hardest hike I've ever taken my wife on (not the hardest I have done) and she did a great job, as can be seen in our just over 3 hour time to the top
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Roosevelt in 1940, Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts 140 native species of trees, 4,000 species of plants, more than 850 miles of scenic hiking trails (including a 70-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail), and 700 miles and rivers. The Most Visited National Park in the United States Full of breathtaking scenery and a multitude of recreational opportunities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, drawing more than 10 million visitors annually (in comparison, less than 5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year)
Grotto Falls - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Over the years, several people have fallen to their deaths and many others have suffered serious injuries from climbing on rocks near waterfalls or along the riverbanks
Waterfalls - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Operated by the nonprofit Great Smoky Mountains Association, proceeds generated by purchases at the store are donated to educational, scientific, and historical projects in the park. Waterfalls Great Smoky Mountains National Park Abrams Falls Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height
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