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We will attempt to give you a view of many of the places that you may want to visit while in this area. CADES COVE: This is a must and is located within 16 or 17 miles from the cabin via Hwy 321 and Townsend or thru the park via Metcalf Bottoms. I prefer the Metcalf Bottoms route because you are constantly following the river. The drive is beautiful whether it be spring, summer, fall or my favorite the winter. Along the way you can stop on the side of the road and enjoy the sights of the flowing river and let your eyes wonder into the deepness of the woods or the flowing river. You will pass the Y where the locals go to swim and picnic on the grassy beach. Now Cades Cove. Do not go to Cades Cove and be in a hurry. Sometimes the traffic can be heavy. The traffic is heavy not necessarily because of the number of vehicles but because people see the wildlife, (deer, turkey, bear) old churches, former homes and necessary outbuildings of the people that formerly lived in the cove, barns, streams running across the roadway, a former mill that still grinds corn and is sold to the people that visit. I have not mentioned the different plants and the large open fields with the mountains in the background. About half way thru the 11 mile loop there is complete bathroom facilities where the mill and an old home is located. Words cannot describe how enjoyable this visit can be if you will just take the time to let yourself enjoy what you see. Also the nice thing about this trip is there are no charges or fees to pay even if you decide to picnic in the cove. There are donation boxes located thru the cove to help pay for the upkeep since the federal government has limited spending in recent years.
I will attempt to give you an insight to the some of the many hiking trails that you might want to enjoy on the visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. ABRAMS FALLS TRAIL LOCATION IS IN CADES COVE: It is a relatively flat trail that leads to the water falls that is 20 foot high. It is 5 miles round trip and there is a 340 foot gain in elevation. ANDREWS BALD LOCATION IS AT CLINGMANS DOME: This is very easy trail that begins at the 3rd highest point in the eastern United States. This trail is 3.6 miles round trip. It is said to be best in the spring and fall but it is something to see anytime of the year. The balds were made by the local farmers taking their cattle up to the highest point for grazing of their cattle. LITTLE GREENBRIER LOCATION IS JUST INSIDE THE PARK ON LYON SPRING RD: This is a very short trail but you can take some other trails that run into it for a much longer hike. The trail itself is only 1.4 miles and has a 400 foot gain in elevation. ROUNDTOP LOCATION IS ON LYON SPRING RD: This trail is 7.5 miles and the elevation gain is 2600 foot. If you complete this hike to the end, you will have to cross the Little River. Water can sometimes be waist deep. You will have some nice views of Wears Valley and the mountains. FOUR WHEELING East Tennessee is fast becoming well know for those that like to ride their 4 wheelers. Perhaps the best known area is called Coal Creek OHV. The area is easily found and is accessible year round. The name of the town that is nearest to it is called Oliver Springs, TN. You also go thru Oak Ridge TN to get to Oliver Springs. Our cabin is located about 11/2 hours from the Coal Creek site. ATOMIC MUSEUM This museum is located in Oak Ridge TN which was once know as the Manhattan Project. The museum is now called the American Museum of Science and Energy and the cost is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for children. It has been a long standing attraction in E. TN for both young and old for many years. BICYCLING Bicycles are available for rent in Townsend and Cades Cove. In Townsend you can ride a very nice paved bike trail for 9 miles. This trail goes from near the entrance to the park to Kinzel Spring and it is mostly level. There are several areas to visit during your ride. In Cades Cove you can ride the 11 miles around the cove. There will be short hills that you will want to walk. It is a very enjoyable ride and you will probably see plenty of wildlife. Lyon Springs road after you get to the park down to Metcalf Bottoms is a very nice ride. The traffic is very light on the public road and the visibility is pretty good. TOWNSEND The new Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has many good comments. They have a variety of items of interest including a 450 gallon moonshine still in its original configuration. They have a total of 17,000 feet of displays. If tubing is in your plans then you will want to visit the River Rat in Townsend. They also have Scooter cars that you can ride around town. Swimming in the river at the Y is a popular activity. You can take a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch on the grassy bank. Horseback riding is available at different locations.
01/14/05 I have just began to developed this area of our site so please bear with me. Pigeon Forge has an abundance of outlet shops, miniature golf, and many other fun outdoor activities for all ages. All the attractions of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Townsend are only minutes away, so what are you waiting for? Peace of Heaven provide you with a cabin experience that you'll remember for a lifetime! Call us today to reserve the cabin toll free at 1-888-722-2080. Pigeon
Forge Visitor's Center: 1-800-251-9100.
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