The One Unique Cave Trail That's Full Of Beauty And Mystery
By Beth|Published March 27, 2020
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Beth
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
It’s not everyday that you get to hike into a cave and come through the other side to find exquisite mountain views.
Yet this is exactly what awaits along the Alum Cave Trail in Tennessee. One of the most beloved hikes in Smoky Mountain National Park, this trek boasts endless natural wonders. Take a few look at the photographs below and you may just be convinced to lace up those hiking boots.
Hiking Alum Trail to Alum Cave is a 4.4-mile roundtrip trek that offers exquisite views of unique rock formations, hardwood forests, and mountain views.
If it's the mountain views you're after, you'll be thrilled to arrive at Inspiration Point. This vantage point offers views of ittle Duck Hawk Ridge and The Eye of the Needle.
Alum Cave isn't technically a cave, but rather a concaved bluff. Nevertheless, you'll still have an experience of having hiked into an 80-foot structure that's nearly 500 feet in length.
While you may not have the trail to yourself, you will feel like you're standing on top of the world after conquering this challenging cave hike and enjoying world-class mountain views.
For additional details about Alum Cave Trail, including directions and a handy trail description, you can click here. Have you conquered this hike before? What was your experience like? We’d love to hear from you!
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