Length: 5.37 mi
Est. time: 2h 18m
Gain: 993 ft
Loss: 1,195 ft
Max elev: 2,196 ft
Elevation profile
+993 ft gain · −1,195 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Cades Cove Campground (Campground)
Connects to:
Beard Cane TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.