Is Alum Cave Trail OK for kids?

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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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.

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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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Mount LeConte Trails The 5 mile stretch is the shortest trail and probably the best choice for a newcomer. However, there are pros and cons to each of the 6 routes. If you're up for a little more mileage, there are options that might be a bit easier on the knees.

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The Great Himalaya Trail is without doubt the toughest single trail in the world. But few can spare the months required to trek the thousands of miles of trail. Instead, we've picked the best section to immerse you into this incredible trail.

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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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Grotto Falls This unpaved trail is longer than Laurel Falls, but there are not as many steep drop offs on the trail like Laurel Falls. Kids will love that they can walk behind the waterfall too.

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Yes. We highly suggest that visitors carry bear spray in the park as Glacier is home to the largest numbers of both grizzly and black bear in the lower 48.

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Continental Divide Trail Arguably the most challenging thru-hike of the National Scenic Trails, it traverses five states, ranges from 4,000 to 14,000-feet in elevation, and passes through alpine tundra, broad glacial valleys, craggy mountain peaks, and desolate desert landscapes.

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The Grand Canyon's Most Difficult Named Trail Much of the Nankoweap Trail skirts cliffs that are hundreds of feet high.

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