Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most... (see full Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wikipedia article)
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Chimney Tops
by MarkTurner on Nov 02, 2008
 (3 votes)
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
2.2 miles
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An early morning hike to the Chimney Tops in the Smoky Mountains.  The early section is very pretty and follows a scenic stream with several creek crossings.  Then comes a harsh steep section that probably stops the casual tourist.  Things finally level off and lead you to the peak and some wonderful views.We were in a rush to return to our hotel for check-out time so couldn't fully explore the rocky peak. ...
Graveyard Fields waterfall loop
by magellan on Apr 25, 2008
 (2 votes)
Big East Fork, North Carolina, United States
3.4 miles
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This is a relatively easy hike to two waterfalls just south of the route 276 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail starts at the parking area and descends rather steeply right from the parking lot. The trail to the lower falls has much more traffic and there are a couple of sets of stairs along the way. From the lower falls, the trail becomes less crowded as you...
John's Rock
by Bdecker on Sep 29, 2008
 (2 votes)
Laurel Falls, North Carolina, United States
6.0 miles
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Atop the Looking Glass
by Bdecker on Jun 30, 2008
 (3 votes)
Brevard, North Carolina, United States
5.4 miles
Yes, the edge is right there. Photo
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And the Rocky Road ahead.... Photo
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MarkTurner
Start early to avoid crowds.
by MarkTurner in Chimney Tops on Nov 09, 2008 at 07:55:47 pm

magellan
The elevation profile (as recorded by my gps) grossly exaggerates the descent at the beginning. The parking lot is at around 5100 ft. Please see description.
by magellan in Graveyard Fields waterfall loop on Apr 25, 2008 at 06:11:28 pm

kurtisk
Pay attention to water, the trail is on a ridge so there is little available.  Plan wisely and use sources that are available.
by kurtisk in Bartram Trail Sections 4 & 5 on Apr 23, 2009 at 02:02:22 am

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