Length: 0.26 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 8 ft
Loss: 54 ft
Max elev: 1,777 ft
Elevation profile
+8 ft gain · −54 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Cades Cove Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
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.