This is the namesake of Alum Cave Trail. Alum Cave is less a cave and more a bluff about 80 ft tall and over 500 ft long. The cave was mined up until the end of the Civil War and the minerals extracted were epsom salt, saltpeter, and alum to name a few. This is definitely something one should put on their checklist when visiting the Smoky Mountains.
Half-Day Run: The trail leading to Alum Cave has recently been restored, making it a relatively easy 2.2 hike up to the bluffs.
Gem Type: Geologic Feature
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10.2 mi
16.4 km
Alum Cave Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
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10.2 mi 16.4 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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94
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4.2 mi
6.7 km
Chimney Tops Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
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4.2 mi 6.7 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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59
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8.0 mi
12.9 km
Charlies Bunion Out and Back
Gatlinburg, TN
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8.0 mi 12.9 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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53
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8.0 mi
12.8 km
Ramsey Cascades Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
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8.0 mi 12.8 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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27
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3.6 mi
5.8 km
Andrews Bald Out and Back
Bryson City, NC
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3.6 mi 5.8 km | Bryson City, NC |
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24
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0.8 mi
1.3 km
Clingmans Dome Trail
Bryson City, NC
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | Bryson City, NC |
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28
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15.6 mi
25.1 km
Hazel Creek Trail
Robbinsville, NC
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15.6 mi 25.1 km | Robbinsville, NC |
Unknown
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5
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49.4 mi
79.5 km
Deep Creek to Clingmans Dome
Bryson City, NC
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49.4 mi 79.5 km | Bryson City, NC |
Unknown
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102.3 mi
164.7 km
AT: Smoky Mountain Hiking Club (TN/NC)
Robbinsville, NC
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102.3 mi 164.7 km | Robbinsville, NC |
Unknown
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9
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2.8 mi
4.5 km
Baskins Creek Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
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2.8 mi 4.5 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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7
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