Mt. LeConte Lodge is a fairly hard-to-reach and hard-to-book getaway. The lodge and peak are only accessible by one of six trails: Alum Cave Trail, Boulevard Trail, Bullhead Trail, Rainbow Falls Trail ...

The National Park Service will close one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky ... Mountain Trail and that parking lot will also be closed. The Laurel Falls Trail is a 2.6-mile roundtrip hike ...

Laurel Falls Trail is a popular destination at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Seeing over 300,000 hikers annually, it’s one of the park’s most iconic trails. While Gatlinburg was largely ...

National Park Service photo The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains ... access to the Cove Mountain area. ... By the early 1960s, Laurel Falls had become a popular hiking destination ...

This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views. New perk: Easily find ...

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer ... and cool nights dipping into the 50s, perfect for hiking and biking. Other visitors enjoy taking scenic drives ...

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The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter cold or closed roads.