Appalachian Trail: Rocky Top and Thunderhead
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Great Smoky Mountains, TN
Distance
13.9 mi
Elevation
3,665 ft
Est. Time
~10h
Out & Back
Expert
Features
ViewsWildflowersShadeParkingRestroomsWildlifeWater source
About
A 13.9-mile out-and-back from Cades Cove (Anthony Creek/Bote Mountain trails to the AT) to Rocky Top (5,441 ft) and Thunderhead Mountain. Long approach but the final mile traverses open grassy bald with arguably the finest views in the western Smokies.
Weather at trailhead
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AI Trail Analysis
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