In Love With Waterfalls

The Great Smoky Mountains abound with the two ingredients essential for waterfalls—ample rainfall and an elevation gradient. During wet years, peaks like Mt. Le Conte and Clingmans Dome receive over eight feet of rain. This abundant rainfall trickles and rushes down the mountain sides, from high elevation to low, sometimes dropping more than a mile in elevation from the high peaks to the foothills at the park’s boundary.

Every year over 200,000 visitors hike well-worn trails to view Grotto, Laurel, Abrams, Rainbow, and other popular waterfalls in the park. Large waterfalls attract the crowds, but smaller cascades and falls can be found on nearly every river and stream in the park. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Laurel Falls. The trail is 2.6 miles round trip and considered moderate in difficulty. The trail is paved and is suitable for strollers. Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the park and parking at the trailhead is limited. The area is especially busy on weekends year-round and on weekdays during summer. Laurel Branch and the 80-foot high Laurel Falls are named for mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May. To find the trailhead from Sugarlands Visitor Center, turn toward Cades Cove on Little River Road and drive 3.5 miles to the trailhead where there are parking areas on both sides of the road.

2. Mouse Creek Falls. The 4-mile round trip hike to the waterfall is considered moderate in difficulty. Big Creek Trail follows an old railroad grade used to haul lumber out of the mountains during the logging boom at the start of the 20th century. At 1.4 miles the trail passes Midnight Hole, a deep, picturesque pool below a 6′ falls. At 2.1 miles a short side trail on the left leads to a bench where hikers can rest and view Mouse Creek Falls which is on the far side of Big Creek. The falls are 45’ in height. To find the trailhead, exit I-40 at Waterville Road (#451). Turn left after crossing the Pigeon River and proceed 2.3 miles to an intersection. Continue straight, past the ranger station, to a large parking area at road’s end.

3. Hen Wallow Falls. A 4.5 mile round trip hike. Take the Gabes Mountain Trail which begins from the parking area at the entrance to Cosby Campground. The trip to Hen Wallow Falls is a pleasant walk through hemlock and rhododendron forest. A signed side trail leads to the base of the falls by way of steep switchbacks. Hen Wallow Creek, only two feet wide at the top of the falls, fans out to 20 feet at the base. The waterfall is 90 feet high. The hike to the falls is 4.4 miles round trip and considered moderate in difficulty. Hikers continuing on the Gabes Mountain Trail beyond the falls can enjoy an impressive old-growth forest.

4. Indian Creek Falls. An easy 1.6 mile round trip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200′ to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height. To find the trailhead, follow the signs through downtown Bryson City, NC to Deep Creek Campground. Continue past the campground to the trailhead at the end of Deep Creek Road.

5. Juney Whank Falls. The trail to the waterfall is 0.8 miles round trip and is considered moderate in difficulty. Juney Whank Falls is divided into an upper and lower section. Both can be viewed from the footbridge which crosses Juney Whank Branch at the falls. Together they drop 90 feet from top to bottom. To find the trailhead, follow the signs through downtown Bryson City, NC to Deep Creek Campground. Continue past the campground to the trailhead at the end of Deep Creek Road. Backtrack on foot 0.1 mile along the road to the trail.

6. Rainbow Falls. The 5.4 mile round trip hike is considered moderate in difficulty. The Rainbow Falls Trail continues for approximately 4 miles beyond the falls to the summit of Mt. Le Conte. A rainbow produced by mist from this 80-foot high waterfall is visible on sunny afternoons. During extended winter cold spells, an impressive ice formation builds around the falls. Between trail head and falls, Rainbow Falls Trail gains about 1,500′ in elevation. From the parkway in Gatlinburg, turn at traffic light #8 and follow Historic Nature Trail into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Continue past the Noah “Bud” Ogle homesite to the clearly signed Rainbow Falls parking area.

7. Ramsey Cascades. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000′ in elevation over its 4 mile course and the 8-mile roundtrip hike is considered strenuous in difficulty. It follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last 2 miles pass through old-growth cove hardwood forest with large tuliptrees, basswoods, silverbells, and yellow birches. Do not attempt to climb to the top of the falls. Several people have been killed trying to do so. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the park and one of the most spectacular. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool where numerous well-camouflaged salamanders can be found. To find the trailhead, drive six miles east of Gatlinburg on Highway 321 and turn at the Greenbrier entrance to the park. Follow the signs 4.7 miles to the trailhead.

Please note that several fatalities and numerous injuries have resulted from people climbing on rocks near waterfalls.

These rocks are very slippery due to algae and mist. Do not attempt to climb to the tops of waterfalls. Closely supervise children at all times near water and waterfalls.

Don’t forget to make the most of your Smoky Mountain Vacation by renting a Gatlinburg Cabin! We even have cabins on the water!

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Zipline Fever!

Ziplining has come a long way! The first time I ever saw or heard of a zipline, there was a rope strung over the lake at the camp I grew up going to. It stretched from a platform built up in a tree, over the lake, and was attached on the other end to the dock. You would grab onto the handle, attached to the rope by a pulley, and jump off that platform, hanging on for dear life as you sped out and down toward the lake. You would eventually reach a dip in the rope where you would slow to a stop, if you were strong enough to hold on for that long, but the point is, eventually you had to land in the water!
Now the Smoky Mountains are full of professional ziplines, that give you the same thrill of gliding through the treetops, without having to worry about whether or not you are strong enough to hold yourself up, or what you might fall on or into if you aren’t! A common theme of all these ziplines is that you are securely harnessed in and attached to the zipline, perfectly safe to enjoy the view and the experience as a whole! Here are a few we recommend!

Climbworks
“Unlike most of the Zip Lines you see around the Smoky Mountains, we actually take you where the birds hang out high in the treetops. From the first step onto our beautifully constructed sky bridges until you zip onto the last treehouse platform your feet will never touch the forest floor throughout our whole 2 ½ hour treetop zip line adventure. That’s the first thing that makes CLIMB Works Canopy so unique, but we haven’t even told you the best part yet…” read more

Foxfire Mountain
“Enjoy our scenic world-class 7 Zip Line Canopy Tour spanning 150 acres of Foxfire Mountain and Foxfire Farm. Experience the thrill and adventure of gliding from tree to tree through the forest canopy, across meadows and over a 60′ waterfall!…” read more

Wahoo Ziplines
“Wahoo Ziplines is the fastest growing attraction in the Great Smoky Mountains, where awe inspiring panoramic views meet heart-pounding excitement! Get your adrenaline pumping as you travel down SIX signature mountain ziplines, each bringing its own unique thrill. You will zip under, through, and over the tree tops at speeds up to 40 MPH….” read more

Smoky Mountain Ziplines
“Tarzan did it… now so can you. Flying through the trees at up to 40 miles per hour is an exhilarating experience you’ll never forget. The fun begins once you arrive at our location in Pigeon Forge. Canopy tours start off slow and low, allowing you to get a feel for the lines. Each stretch of the tour gets longer, higher, faster and more exciting. With two professional guides close by at all times, you’ll discover an adrenaline rush unlike any other….” read more

Dollywood’s SkyZip
“You can add a special zip to your visit with Dollywood’s first premium adventure, SkyZip. Fly like an eagle over Dollywood and experience the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains as you’ve never seen them before. Be a pioneer in the sky as you explore the first multiple station zip-line attraction to open in a theme park….” read more

Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is a gathering of spectacular artists and craftsmen from East Tennessee and beyond. For only $6 admission per person, you can enjoy hand crafted art of a wide variety, as well as ongoing live bluegrass music throughout the course of the craft show. It will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, and will run July 16 – 24.

Performers include Dennis Lee and band, performing July 16-20, and Keith Longbotham and band, performing July 21-24. “Dennis Lee is one of today’s most dynamic entertainers. Over the last ten years, Dennis has performed in front of over 1 million people at countless events and functions including the Montana State Fair where he and his band opened for pop superstar, Sheryl Crow and country music artist, Chris LeDoux; the National Retail Grocer’s Association Convention where Dennis opened for Lee Greenwood, and the Brevard County Fair where he opened for the legendary Beach Boys.” “Keith Longbotham is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, entertainer, worship leader and humorist. He performs concerts for conventions, rallies, fairs, festivals, churches and other special events all over the US and Canada.”

The fair stated in their press release: “We are so fortunate to be able to offer such a wide variety of talent and hand-made products for our visitors to enjoy. We take great pride in the quality level of our craftspeople. Each craftsman is juried for quality and unusual skill. About 80% of our participants are perennial favorites who are returning, however new exhibitors join the show every year so there is always something new, exciting and fresh for our guests to look forward to.”

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Music on the Square

On July 2, beginning at 6:30pm, The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge will be hosting Music on The Square! Come enjoy the sounds of The Kentucky Grass Project at no cost! Bring your lawnchair!

The Kentucky Grass Project is made up of Lewell and Lora Molen, who run their own recording studio, Mo-Jo Recording. They grew up in Ohio and Indiana surrounded by musical family members who worked together on their Bluegrass music! Today, Lewell and Lora carry on the legacy of their parents and family members well-written Bluegrass music, and write some of their own as well! Read more about their story and listen to some of their music on their MySpace page!

I’m sure they will delight us with sounds of that Bluegrass music we love so well! See you there!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Midnight Independence Day Parade

Fourth of July weekend is a GREAT time to come to the Smokies! You can enjoy the Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge on July 3. But if you want to enjoy the midnight parade, concerts, River Raft Regatta, and Fireworks Finale in downtown Gatlinburg, you will have to stake out your place early!  

More than 100,000 people will gather in dowtown Gatlinburg late on July 3, when the pre-parade festivities begin! Then, at midnight, the parade begins to wind its way through the streets! The colorful and fantastic line-up will include brilliant floats, various bands, including the 129th Army Marching Band, Boyertown (Penn.) Alumni Marching Unit, the Nashville Suzuki Strings and Knoxville Pipe & Drum, and even a float-sized replica of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise from Riverside, Iowa! Also included in the parade will be vintage military vehicles!

The festivities continue on the 4th with the River Raft Regatta. “Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Sunday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in downtown Gatlinburg at Christ in the Smokies. This unmanned river raft race is open to anything floatable except balls and plastic eggs. In the past, families have entered boats made out of matchsticks, floating rocks, as well as little rubber ducks. Registration takes place between 10 a.m. and noon, with the race beginning promptly at noon. Support for the River Raft Regatta is provided by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department.”

After that concerts from the various bands that played in the parade will take place throughout the afternoon! For a detailed schedule, visit the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce’s website! Then stick around until 10pm for the Fireworks Finale!! For a special treat, rent a cabin with a view of downtown and enjoy the fireworks from the comfort of your cabin’s deck! ERA in the Smokies still has just one of our units with such a veiw available for July 4th weekend (as of this moment!), Southern Comfort! Book today!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Patriot Festival

On July 3, Patriot Park will host the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival! Festivities begin at 2pm with a full schedule of musicians from all around Tennessee! These include: The Pigeon Forge Community Chorus, Grafite, Thompson Square, TelluRide, Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier, Eden’s Edge, Steve Azar, and Diamond Rio.

Grafite- A local band whose 4 members range in age from 9 to 11! This is sure to be one preformance you won’t want to miss! They will be treating us to some of our most familiar classic rock favorites!

Thompson Square- “Thompson Square isn’t a real place, exactly. It’s the musical territory staked out by the husband-and-wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson, an exciting and unpredictable area where country meets rock, rough meets smooth and one vagabond heart finds a harmonious common ground with another. It’s the sweet destination where two journeys end and another one begins.”

TelluRide- “The small ski town of Telluride, Colorado represents hard work, excitement, and passion, just as Nashville, Tennessee represents a breeding ground of determined, talented musicians of all genres. A new group from Nashville, TelluRide, is taking all of those ingredients to create a new brand of country music, rooted in harmonies, musicianship, and high-energy stage shows. The four young men who make up the band accomplished more before their Four Square Miles debut album release than most groups on their second or third album.”

Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier- “Singer and songwriter, Jimbo Whaley grew up in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains with music always being a part of his life. Whaley has pulled so many memories reflecting that upbringing and written numerous songs including: The Foundation, M.R.s Rolling Store, The Legend of Jack Huff, and the fan favorite, The Kings of Orebank. Jimbo currently performs with the bluegrass band Greenbrier…”

Eden’s Edge- “Edens Edge is a music trio from Nashville, TN. They are today’s country with wings and roots. Originally based out of AR, Hannah Blaylock, Cherrill Green, and Dean Berner followed the music to Nashville in 2007. Since moving there, they signed a management deal and have been writing and recording a new album. The band is planning a schedule of live performances to begin in the spring.”

Steve Azar- “Steve Azar moved to Nashville in 1993. By the end of his second day in Music City, he was offered three song-publishing contracts. Getting a recording contract took longer. After signing with Mercury Records, Steve released what he considers to be his first “real” album, 2001’s Waitin’ on Joe. Its breakout single “I Don’t Have to Be Me (‘Til Monday)” has been played more than three million times on the radio to date.”

Diamond Rio- “Making the transition from mainstream country music to a Christian deal with Word Records was not a major stretch for Diamond Rio. The group has long been known for such positive hits as “I Believe,” “Mama Don’t Forget to Pray for Me” and “One More Day.” Formed in 1984, Diamond Rio features Roe, Olander, drummer Brian Prout, keyboardist Dan Truman, bassist Dana Williams and Gene Johnson on mandolin, guitar and fiddle. The band signed with Arista in 1988 and embarked on one of the most successful careers in country music.”

This event is free and open to the public, including the “Kid’s Karnival” area, where there will be inflatables and games to entertain your munchkins! There will also be non-profit food vendors! The evening will culminate in a fireworks display once it gets dark! Come with your family, your friends, some lawn chairs and/or blankets, and maybe even a picnic!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is a wonderful summer-long street festival in downtown Gatlinburg! The streets come alive each evening with music and story-tellers to delight your ears and eyes with the heritage and history of our Great Smoky Mountains!

The festival is already in full swing and will continue through August 7. Events begin at 5pm each evening and as many as 18 preformers entertain passersby until about 10 pm each evening. From Appalachian style groups to Bluegrass, from clogging to storytellers to craftsmen, there is something for everyone! And don’t forget our mascot here in Gatlinburg, Zeno, the Gatlinburg bear, who will be making regular appearances!

For more information about Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, or just come on over and see it for yourself! We can’t wait to see you there!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Get Moonshine in Gatlinburg!

About a year after the Tennessee state laws restricting the production and sale of moonshine were relaxed, three local attorneys have opened Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery. The grand opening for Ole Smoky Distillery will take place on July 2nd. The distillery will offer free tours, free samples to customers at least 21 years of age, and will be selling a few unaged moonshine products, including corn whiskey moonshine, apple pie moonshine, sweet tea moonshine and peach moonshine.

Moonshining  has a long history in Tennessee, and in this country as a whole. It goes back before the Revolutionary War. Most people have in their minds a stereotype of a crazy old man illegally making and selling, as well as consuming, a dangerous product. In reality it started out as a logical conclusion to a dilemma many farmers faced. Often their surplus grain and fruit crops would go bad before they could sell it all, and the fermented result transitioned easily into moonshine, which could then be sold for more than the fresh produce ever could have been.

Shortly after the Revolutionary War, the fledgling federal government imposed a large tax on alcohol to try to raise money to pay for the war. To a people who had just fought a war to get out from under the thumb of another government who had been imposing unfair taxes, this was an outrage. The taxes on the moonshine were exorbitantly more than the cost of producing it. As a result most people who produced moonshine simply began to produce it in secret. This tax has been lowered and raised again (usually during or after a war) many times throughout the years, but the only time the selling of moonshine has been fully illegal was during the Prohibition era.

Up until about a year ago, anyone who produced moonshine continued to do so in secret. That all changed when three local attorneys successfully fought to ease the restrictions on the making and selling of moonshine to the point that they have been able to open Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery! The Ole Smoky Distillery is now open for tours, and will be fully operational by its grand opening on July 2! Come on down!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

It’s Time to Get Wet!

Summer is here, the sun is shining, and everyone wants to know how they can get wet! Come to the Smokies for your vacation and you can find a different way to get wet for every day of the week!

1. Rent a Cabin or Chalet with Pool Access
ERA in the Smokies offers a number of different cabins with pool access! An undeniably fun water umbrella accompanies the wonderful pool and clubhouse in the luxurious Black Bear Falls Community, where several of our cabins are located! Bear Pond, Cub’s Crossing, Sapphire Smoke, Moose Crossing, and Bear’s Eye View offer wonderful views, luxury interiors, and of course that pool, all within about 5 minutes of Downtown Gatlinburg. Pointe of Grace, On the Rocks, Shiloh, and Squirrel’s Nest are all part of the expansive Chalet Village that boasts three different clubhouses, with a total of 3 swimming pools, a lap pool, and 3 kiddie pools.

2. Pools at the Community Centers
If your cabin doesn’t have pool access, no worries! The Gatlinburg Community Center has an indoor pool that you can enjoy for just $2 per person per day for adults, and $1.50 per child per day! The Pigeon Forge Community Center (865-429-7373) boasts both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool! The indoor pool is $6 per person per day, and the outdoor pool is just $2 per child per day, and $2.50 per adult per day! The Sevierville Community Center (865-455-5441) has an indoor pool, which will be closed through August for renovations, but who cares, when you can visit the Sevierville City Park’s outdoor Aquatic Center (865-429-1504) for just $3 per adult per day, $2.50 per child per day, and $1.25 per spectator per day! You can enjoy one pool or another year-round, rain, snow, or shine here in the Smokies!

3. Enjoy Mountain Streams
Why come to the Smokies if you’re going to spend all your time in a pool? Take at least one day to visit the National Park, and enjoy some of those refreshing mountain streams! Whether you’re rock-hopping, jumping into a swimming hole, or just laying out on a huge rock, listening to the glorious sound of the water rushing by, you’re sure to get addicted to those mountain streams! Some of our favorite places to play in the streams are at the picnic areas at Metcalf Bottoms, Greenbriar, and the Chimney Tops. And since you’re at a picnic area, why not have a picnic while you’re there!

4. Rafting and Tubing
As an East Tennessee kid, rafting and tubing were an integral part of my childhood! A week of summer camp wasn’t complete without at least one or the other, if not both! If you love thrill and adventure, look no further than a day of white water rafting! You will be an irreplaceable member of your rafting team, as you learn to paddle together according to your guide’s instructions! Experience the thrill of making it through those roaring rapids, and in the intensity, don’t forget to look at the gorgeous creation around you! If you are more interested in viewing the creation and less interested in thrill and adventure, perhaps tubing is for you! Enjoy a lovely afternoon floating down a calmer section of a creek or small river as you gaze at the beautiful surroundings! Either way, don’t forget the sunscreen! There are tons of places around here that can provide these aquatic adventures for you! Here are just a few: Smoky Mountain Outdoors, Rafting in the Smokies, and Nantahala Outdoor Center.

5. Go Swimming at Douglas Lake
Yet another way to enjoy water in the Smokies is to head to nearby Douglas Lake! TVA has provided two recreation areas and a picnic pavilion at the Douglas Reservoir. The Douglas Dam Headwater Campground (besides campsites and related facilities) offers “picnic tables, swimming beach, boat ramp, walking trail, wildlife viewing area, [and] bird-watching.” The Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground offers many of the same amenities, but seems to be more oriented to fishing than swimming: “picnic tables and grills, group pavilion available by reservation, boat ramp, river fishing with fishing pier, bait and tackle shop, wildlife viewing area, [and] bird-watching.”

6. Play in the Rain
Don’t let those cloudy skies discourage you! What better way to get wet than to just let it fall on you! There are more ways to play in the rain than I imagined! For starters, you can jump into all those lovely puddles! You can slide in the wet grass! You can play sports in the rain, ride your bike in the rain, or even take a romantic walk with that special someone… yes… in the rain!

7. Dollywood’s Splash Country
And of course what many, including my husband, see as the mecca of getting wet in the Smokies- Dollywood’s Splash Country! They offer enough water attractions to keep you busy all summer! Besides a huge wave pool and my husband’s all time favorite- the lazy river, Splash Country boasts more than 23 water slides and thrill rides! “Slick Rock Racer, a multi-lane mat slide for the 2010 season, spans 300 feet and features four water-drenched lanes, each side by side. Positioned belly down on mats, each rider travels head first on a channel which includes an initial dip to build speed. Multiple bumps along the length of the slide allow riders to gain additional momentum which propels them to the finish. The new attraction can accommodate approximately 600 guests an hour.” ERA in the Smokies sells discount tickets to Dollywood and Splash Country! Call the number listed below for more information! I can’t wait!

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.

Adventure Mountain

Adventure Mountain is the fantastic new ropes challenge course that opened with Dollywood‘s 25th Anniversary Season! Covering two full acres, this amazing challenge course consists of four different courses ranging from easy to difficult! With more than 100 challenging rope features, the path ranges from just a few inches off the ground to 26 feet in the air. Some of the obstacles include swinging beams, suspension bridges, flying islands, and a tire traverse. And for the little ones, Adventure Mountain offers Camp Teachittoomee, created especially for adventurers ages two to six years.

Camp Teachittoomee
“Adventure Mountain’s youngest visitors become “ranger recruits” and along the way feel a grown-up sense of achievement as they challenge a collection of ground-based experiences scaled precisely for them!”

Geyser Gorge
“Blaze new trails as you conquer your fears, crossing a geyser-studded course that warms your anticipation and ignites the drive to meet the challenges that await you!”

Black Bear Cliff
“Brace yourself for an edgy adventure! The narrow rock ledge that rims Black Bear Cliff has tempted many an adventurer, but only the boldest have ever dared to challenge the perilous, narrow edge.”

Rocky Top Trail
“A spectacular view awaits atop Adventure Mountain for those who dare to challenge the dauntingly thin aerial rope bridges snaking their way high in the sky at nearly 90 feet above Wilderness Pass.”

This blog is sponsored by ERA In The Smokies Realty and Rentals located at 207 Parkway in Gatlinburg. For more info. on a Gatlinburg Cabin for your Smoky Mountain Vacation or all the reasons to move to the Smokies, call 1-800-309-0277. ERA In The Smokies is a leader in chalet and Log Cabin Rentals and Real Estate Sales in the Gatlinburg area.