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 ...

Wear sturdy hiking shoes, given occasional roots and rocks on the trail. Swimming in the pool ... visitors should prepare for traffic along Cades Cove Loop Road getting to the trailhead.

and the cooler temperatures make for a pleasant hike. 2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina – ...