Alum Cave Trail

The Alum Cave Trail is a stunning hike with memorable geological features like a natural stone arch and, of course, a large cave. You’ll pass under Arch Rock just over a mile into the trail and then reach the cave bluffs at approximately 3 miles. This trail follows an out and back route. Because of the length and significant elevation gain, most hikers consider this a hard hike. This route is for those who wish to turn back after the Alum Cave Bluffs, but you can also continue on to the summit of Mount LeConte if you’d like to extend the hike to 10+ miles. The Alum Cave Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.