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Features
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Cades Cove Loop
Powerful 25' falls 4 hrs.
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Roaring Fork
Walk behind falls 3 hrs.
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Cosby Campground 95' cascade over rock 3.5 hrs.
E Deep Creek Campground 60' waterfall
1.5 hrs.
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Deep Creek Road
125' cascade
2 hrs.
E
Little River Road
Double drop falls 2.5 hrs.
M Cherokee Orchard Road 80' sheer drop 5-6 hrs.
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Greenbrier
Park’s highest falls 6 hrs.
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Clingmans Dome Road Park’s highest bald 3 hrs.
Parson Branch Road
Azaleas in June 4-5 hrs.
Clingmans Dome Road Excellent views 5-6 hrs.
Cades Cove Picnic Area Follows old road 6-7 hrs.
Cades Cove Picnic Area Along Appalachian Trail 8 hrs.
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