Several hiking trails, including one to Abrams Falls, begin in the Cades Cove area. Longer hikes, including Gregory Bald and Rocky Top, also start here but are better suited for experienced hikers ...

For a longer journey, there are hiking trails you can pick up and paved pullouts along the road where you can stop. Cades Cove reserves Wednesdays from May to September as vehicle-free days for ...

Initially, vehicle-free days were set to begin every Wednesday from May 7 to Sept. 24, as listed on the park's website.

Wear sturdy hiking shoes, given occasional roots and ... visitors should prepare for traffic along Cades Cove Loop Road getting to the trailhead. The trailhead is located past the No. 10 stop ...

Burn operations may occur between March 6 and April 1 in several fields of Cades Cove. A release from GSMNP originally said the prescribed burns were taking place on Feb. 13 to March 3.