Start
1197 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.64, -83.44 · rel 7552504
35.64, -83.44 · rel 7552504
Alum Cave Trail
A 8,0 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Tennessee.
Loop walk
start = finish · Tennessee
8,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
5× summit
Arch Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
8,0 km
100%
Cliff Top
summit ·
62 m off route
8,0 km
100%
Peregrine Peak
summit ·
76 m off route
8,0 km
100%
Mount le Conte - High Top
summit ·
379 m off route
8,0 km
100%
Mount Le Conte
summit ·
379 m off route
8,0 km
100%
Myrtle Point
summit ·
430 m off route
8,0 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1188 m
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1944 m
0 km
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8,0 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1338 m elevation
Halfway
1559 m elevation
Three quarters
1786 m elevation
Finish
1190 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alum Cave Trail is 8.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alum Cave Trail takes approximately 2h to complete.
Yes, Alum Cave Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Alum Cave Trail starts near coordinates 35.6285, -83.4504.
Alum Cave Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.