Whether you walk a short distance to enjoy the green of rhododenrdrons in wintertime, or the wildflowers in spring sunshine, or teh music of the creek, this moderate trail is enjoyable. Spend more time, and you get to enjoy a large rock overhang, or go even farther to the top of Mt LeConte. A very nice place to hike on... More

Good day hike to the caves. Last half mile of hike is moderate to strenuous but family and kid friendly. River along the way with good picture opportunities. Take lunch to the caves and enjoy the view. Go early to beat the crowds! Trail is in decent shape until you get close to caves.

It was a great hike to get to the cave but it started raining on the way back down. My mom ended up slipping on the way back down. Needless to say, the walk back to the car took forever. He ankle swelled up super big. We did not know it at the time but later we took her to... More

We got a late start so we only made it to the arch. It was snowing the entire hike which just added to our delight in the beauty surrounding us. I echo prior postings in that a good set of hiking boots and a pole make this an enjoyable hike. Parts were slippery due to mud or ice but if... More

We took our 12 Yr old and 16 yr old in this trail, we all loved it . The scenery changed often, the surface of the trail was fun and rocky. After hiking Ramsay Falls the previous day, This trail seemed a lot easier . The views once you get almost to Alum cave were spectacular. We want to go... More

The entire first leg of the trail is lined on both sides with towering Rhododendrons. We hiked in early March so they were not in bloom but I can imagine the bountiful flowers (and bees) that spring and summer bring. There are many scenic river views, and several cute log-carved bridges. Areas of the trail are quite narrow, and can... More

My wife and I walked the trail on March 15. The weather was perfect, upper 60’s, low 70s’. Trail was mostly dry with few muddy spots and slippery at times. Watch the above ground tree roots and slippery rocks scattered on the trail. The sound of mountain stream accompanied us during the hike. Bridges over the stream, steep stone steps,... More

We hiked this trail yesterday (3/9/13). It was was beautiful; albeit, really snowy/slushy/icy/muddy. I'm sure a few more 60 degree days and it will dry off, but the snow/ice made it quite the challenge. There were a few spots where you definitely had to watch your step because you could easy slip and slide right down the mountain. Make sure... More

My wife and I decided to hike up to the Alum Cave on December 26, 2012. Temp. that morning was around 29 degrees at the beginning of the hike. The trail and trees were covered with a light blanket of snow. The trees looked like they had been dipped in powdered sugar, The trail up to the cave is very... More