With the cool , crisp air of fall now upon us, Dancing Bear Lodge encourages our friends to enjoy the great outdoors by taking a hike. Each week in November, we will post a recommended fall hike. We would be remiss not to recommend the Appalachian Trail or at least a little part of it!
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,100+ mile long trail cutting through 14 states, following the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. Seventy six miles of its course are within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, see below for directions to a 3.4 mile trek on the nation’s most famous hiking trail. The fall is a great time to give thanks to the season’s colors and the open views. Enjoy!
Hike Directions: Park at the large parking area at Newfound Gap. Cross the Newfound Gap Road at the cross-walk and look for the trail sign. Follow the Appalachian Trail to Indian Gap (where the trail meets the Clingmans Dome Road). It’s 3.4 miles roundtrip if you hike to Indian Gap and back.
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