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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121
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - The trail is clear and in great shape until 1/4mi or so from the end. At that point the trail is closed due to damage from a previous forest fire. Even though you can't go to all the way to chimney top there's still a great overlook/view at the end and I highly recommend the trail. Just don't be caught by surprise or too disappointed by the closure of the end portion of the trail.
55 days ago
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76
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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 |
All Clear
Update
Some Mud - Very foggy in the mornings so you won’t be able to see much of anything until you get to Charlie’s Bunion where clouds move.
30 days ago
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59
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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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34
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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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33
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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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35
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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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21
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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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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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19
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