Length: 0.22 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 85 ft
Loss: 27 ft
Max elev: 1,738 ft
Elevation profile
+85 ft gain · −27 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Cades Cove Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Lakeshore TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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.