Park №28SoutheastEst. 1934
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee·522,427 acres·Fall
“Blue-misted ridges hide synchronous fireflies, log cabins, and 1,500 black bears.”
Best season
Fall
Trip length
2–3 days
Acres
522,427
Region
Southeast
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Highlights
- Clingmans Dome6,643-ft summit with a spiral observation tower — highest in the park.
- Cades Cove11-mile loop past 19th-century cabins and reliable black bear sightings.
- Alum Cave TrailTunnels, bluffs, and the steepest popular route up to Mount LeConte.
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