About
Length0.5 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadNewfound Gap Road, near Sugarlands Visitor Center
SurfaceFully paved, wheelchair accessible
Best seasonApril to June for wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. High elevations are cold and icy from November to March.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis trail has been assessed using the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) to provide objective information such as grade and slope. GRIT Freedom Chairs are available for free checkout on a first-come, first-served basis for trail. This trail is fully paved and flat. Use descriptions, maps, and photos to determine which hikes are suitable for you. For information about the reservation process and other trail segments where GRIT Freedom Chairs can be used, visit the trail accessib...
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🏛️ Historic site

Overview Wander through a cove hardwood forest with streamside views, rock walls, and historic stone chimneys on this half-mile (0.8 km) loop along a paved, flat trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Length 0.5 miles (0.8 km) roundtrip Parking & Trailhead Sugarlands Valley Nature Trailhead is adjacent to a small parking area with several accessible spaces along Newfound Gap Rd (US 411) near Sugarlands Visitor Center. Don't forget your parking tag . Nearest Restroom Sugarlands Visitor Center Alternate Hikes John Oliver Trail : 0.3 miles (0.5 km) roundtrip Gatlinburg Trail : ~4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip Cataract Falls Trail

Tips
Wheelchair accessible with braille and large-print interpretive material. Old homesites and stone walls along the way.
Location

Newfound Gap Road, near Sugarlands Visitor Center

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