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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10.7 mi
17.3 km
Alum Cave - Cliff Top Out and Back
Gatlinburg, TN
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10.7 mi 17.3 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - Watch out for large chunks of ice falling off Alum Cave Bluff onto the trail. One log bridge was icy.
25 days ago
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141
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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 |
Unknown
Update
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80
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8.0 mi
12.8 km
Charlies Bunion Out and Back
Gatlinburg, TN
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8.0 mi 12.8 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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61
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud: Fallen trees are mostly cleared, but there’s one you have to climb over. Careful of the slick path from fallen leaves.
33 days ago
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39
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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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36
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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 |
Unknown
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38
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2.6 mi
4.2 km
Grotto Falls
Gatlinburg, TN
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2.6 mi 4.2 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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24
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6.6 mi
10.7 km
Rainbow Falls Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
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6.6 mi 10.7 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
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22
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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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49.5 mi
79.7 km
Deep Creek to Clingmans Dome
Bryson City, NC
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49.5 mi 79.7 km | Bryson City, NC |
Unknown
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1
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