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 ...

Visitors looking for a challenging hike filled with sweeping mountain vistas and unique geological landmarks should consider the Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte. This popular 11-mile out and back ...

Hikers can also choose to hike the Neuse River Greenway or Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. Best Time To Visit Fall Number Of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's Note: Park trails may be ... You can choose to hike or bike the loop, with bike rentals available near the adjacent campground store. Learn about exact dates each year on the park’s website.

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 ...

For the first time in nearly three years, the trail to Great Smoky Mountains National ... which travel through a steep mountain gorge. Both presented unique challenges. The lower section is three ...