About
Length (round trip)13.9 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,665 ft up
Typical time8 hr 45 min
TrailheadAnthony Creek trailhead, Cades Cove picnic area
SurfaceCreekside trail then Appalachian Trail ridge
Best seasonApril to June for wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. High elevations are cold and icy from November to March.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The summit that gave Tennessee its unofficial anthem, with a huge open view.

Tips
A hard day out of Cades Cove, but Rocky Top itself is a bare rocky knob with views in every direction. Thunderhead, half a mile further, is higher but wooded.
Location

Anthony Creek trailhead, Cades Cove picnic area

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