Length: 10.48 mi
Est. time: 4h 30m
Gain: 1,680 ft
Loss: 2,390 ft
Max elev: 2,223 ft
Elevation profile
+1,680 ft gain · −2,390 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Cades Cove Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike Cooper Road Trail
Plan 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.