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.
Family Friendly: The trail leading to the bluffs passes Inspiration Point, and the size of the bluffs is sure to make kids stare in awe.
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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44
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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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22
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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 |
Bad / Closed
Update
7 days ago
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22
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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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12
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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 |
All Clear
Update
Some Mud, Fallen Trees - 6/24/17 most water people have seen flow out of the falls. Well worth the hike!
52 days ago
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11
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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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4
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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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1
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16.0 mi
25.7 km
Mt. Le Conte Loop
Gatlinburg, TN
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16.0 mi 25.7 km | Gatlinburg, TN |
Unknown
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6
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19.6 mi
31.5 km
Silers Bald Loop
Bryson City, NC
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19.6 mi 31.5 km | Bryson City, NC |
Unknown
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5
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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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8
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