The Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook offers breathtaking views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. The Gatlinburg Overlook is …
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Feb 5, 2025
Great view of the city. Ride through the mountains to get there is great to see everything and all of the cabins. Love to sit and wait for the lights to come on in Gatlinburg. You can see the Ocber t…Full review by Debbykentucky
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing view of Gatlinburg. Parking is limited at this overlook, so try to get there in morning and preferably on a sunny clear day.Full review by gerri1217
Jun 18, 2024
The view from this overlook was totally spectacular and breathtaking! The government needs to do more to ensure they take care of it. For example one of the information signs needs to seriously be r…Full review by bigdaddy861
Google Maps says the Scenic Overlook is "permanently closed" - is this really the case? I am not sure if it's temporarily due to COVID or truly permanently closed. We are in the area and would like to visit but don't want to make a special trip there if it's closed. Thanks!
Any suggestions on nearby trails in Gatlinburg on the Appalachian that are fairly easy hikes( traveling with a child who loves to walk but does have some mobility issues) we will be there in two weeks Thanks in advance
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The hike from Gatlinburg to Sugarlands Visitor Center is easy and very nice in good weather. Its actually named the Gatlinburg Trail. It begins at the very edge of Gatlinburg and is about …
The hike from Gatlinburg to Sugarlands Visitor Center is easy and very nice in good weather. Its actually named the Gatlinburg Trail. It begins at the very edge of Gatlinburg and is about 2 miles to the visitor center/road that leads to Caves Cove.
We will be in the area mid September. Both are senior citizens. We are not very active. Casual walks are our thing. I would like to know if the walking trails are marked if they are rocky and steep. Thanks for the help.
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We did Clingmans Dome and it has places to sit and rest it along the way. It is only a 1/2 mile but steep however my husband has 13 blood clot in his right leg and he went and …
We did Clingmans Dome and it has places to sit and rest it along the way. It is only a 1/2 mile but steep however my husband has 13 blood clot in his right leg and he went and really enjoyed the walk. We just took it slow. It is well worth the view it is gorgeous.
We are planning to be in Gatlinburg the middle of September. Both are senior citizens and not very active. Are the different trails easy for non athletic, but not handicapped seniors. Are they marked? Thanks for the help.
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I like the Little River trail which starts at Elkmont campground. This an old road which leads through the abandoned cabins of a former summer encampment and then follows a rushing …
I like the Little River trail which starts at Elkmont campground. This an old road which leads through the abandoned cabins of a former summer encampment and then follows a rushing creek. You can walk as far as you wish, up to several miles, or as little as a few hundred yards and have something interesting to see. The nature trail at sugarlands is a good choice as is the Mingus Mill walk. The walk around the Oconoluftee pioneer farm at the Oconoluftee Visitors Center is a good choice.
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