Cades
Cove is the most visited part of the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park. Cades
Cove is simply beautiful in the Fall. This 11-mile loop road is
located in an idyllic setting and offers a self-guided tour of historic
Gatlinburg Cabin Rental - Homesteads, preserved structures, and churches. Mountain vistas, beautiful
pastureland, various wildlife, and a visitor's center allow the visitor
a real feel for what it was like for the early settlers to the area.
The loop road also provides access to Parson Branch Road and Rich
Mountain Road which exit on the NC and TN sides of the Park, respectively.
An additional feature of Cades Cove is access to the trailhead to
Abrams Falls, a relatively easy 5-mile roundtrip hike. From this trail,
Abrams Creek bends away in a horseshoe shape to a secluded area favored
by anglers for trout fishing. Plan on spending the entire day in Cades
Cove.
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