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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
Wildlife
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is world renowned
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home
for its natural beauty, the quality of its historic Southern
to more than 400 species of animals, including
Appalachian culture and diversity of plant and animal life.
the American black bear.
Sugarlands Visitor Center
Historic Landscapes
This is the primary point of information for visitors
There are a number of historic sites and locales in the
coming to the national park. At Sugarlands, visitors can
park, including Cades Cove, a visual history of the people
view natural history exhibits and a film about the park’s
that lived on the land that became America’s most visited
history.
national park.
Park Trails
Bicycling and Horseback Riding
Whatever your hiking skills are, the park has trails for
While there are no designated bicycling trails in the
everyone to enjoy. Some favorites include:
national park, Cades Cove Loop Road is an exceptional
place for cyclers. From early May until late September
SUGARLANDS VALLEY TRAIL – a wheelchair
each year, the loop road is closed to motor vehicle
accessible trail, located near Sugarlands Visitor Center.
traffic on Wednesday and Saturday, 6-10 a.m. Guided
Physically challenged travelers will enjoy this chance
horseback rides are available at four riding stables from
to explore the Smokies away from roads.
mid-March through late November.
LAUREL FALLS TRAIL – Halfway through this
2.6-mile paved trail you can view the 80-foot-high
Laurel Falls.
CHIMNEY TOPS TRAIL – This four-mile round-trip
hike features beautiful rock steps and is known for the
outstanding panoramic views at its peak.
Cell phone signals can be difficult to find in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We
invite you to enjoy the quiet and listen for
the call of the great outdoors.