Length: 3.28 mi
Est. time: 1h 48m
Gain: 1,479 ft
Loss: 197 ft
Max elev: 3,203 ft
Elevation profile
+1,479 ft gain · −197 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Cades Cove Campground (Campground)
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.