It’s approximately an 8.5 mile roundtrip hike. You can see all of the history of Cades Cove from the Rich Mountain Loop Trail. This is a popular trail for anyone who doesn’t want to drive the 11 mile Cades Cove Loop Road because the trail follows a similar path. Once you enter the gate, the trailhead is approximately 25 feet ahead on the right side of the road. This hiking trailhead is located right at Cades Cove. It is a relatively short, but challenging hike, to the Cades Cove waterfall from the number 10 stop. Visitors can access the trail from the Cades Cove Loop Road stop number 10. The trail to this Cades Cove waterfall is fairly rocky and dirt-packed, so you’ll want to make sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes for your visit. Abrams Falls is only a 20 foot waterfall, but it’s one of the most powerful in the national park. It’s a 5 mile roundtrip hike that leads to a waterfall. This is one of the moderate trail hikes in the Smoky Mountains. When you finish this trail, if you travel another 4 miles, you’ll be headed toward the Abram’s Creek area. This trail runs for nearly 6 miles to Ace Gap. The trailhead is located on Rich Mountain Road. This is a 5.5 mile Cades Cove hiking trail that shows little gain or loss of altitude, so it is relatively flat.
The roundtrip length of this trail is approximately 9 miles. It can be accessed via Parson Branch Road in the Cades Cove area. The Gregory Bald Trail is known for its panoramic views of the Smokies and the flame azaleas that bloom each year.
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