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How much elevation gain is the Alum Cave Trail?

This moderately difficult hike is 4.4 miles roundtrip and includes 1,125 feet of elevation gain.



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Alum Cave Trail Highlights One of the most popular features is Arch Rock, a natural archway that hikers can walk through. The trail is also home to wildlife, including black bears, deer, and wild turkeys.

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Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Peregrine Peak via Alum Cave Bluff Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 6,436 reviews.

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#1 Highline Trail: Logan Pass to the Loop Catch the first shuttle up to Logan Pass from the east or west sides of Glacier National Park and get ready for the iconic alpine experience of your life. Don't be surprised if you spontaneously burst out into The Hills Are Alive, from The Sound of Music.

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1 most dangerous hike in Utah is Angels Landing in Zion National Park. It's also one of the most dangerous hikes in the U.S., according to Discovery.com. With a series of switchbacks, hairpin turns, and rapid elevation gain, this is definitely not a hike for the faint-hearted.

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About the Alum Cave Bluffs Trail This moderately difficult hike is 4.6 miles round trip or 5.1 miles on to LeConte Lodge. The round-trip to the cave bluffs takes about 3 hours, but you should allow about 4 hours to LeConte Lodge. The Alum Cave trail is the most popular and well-known route to Mount LeConte.

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