Cataloochee Valley
Served as a refuge for Cherokee indians trying to avoid deportation.
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Cataloochee Valley Details
In its long history, this remote mountain valley has served as a refuge for Cherokee indians trying to avoid deportation and for people who refused to take sides with either north or south during the Civil War. Today, Cataloochee provides a haven for travelers who want a taste of mountain history away from the crowds at Cades Cove. You have to work a bit to get here: The only way into the Cataloochee Valley is a narrow, winding 11-mile road. The Cherokee once hunted buffalo here; later settlers had to fight off bear and mountain lions. You can visit historic homes like that of legendary bear hunter Turkey George, hike through old-growth forests along the Boogerman Trail, and look for the elk that frequently roam the valley's fields.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cataloochee Valley
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4.9 mi away
Cataloochee Campground
This secluded campground offers a rustic escape deep within the historic Cataloochee Valley of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
4.9 mi away
Cataloochee Valley
Great area for viewing wildlife in a quiet, historic setting.
5.0 mi away
Cataloochee
Was once home to a substantial Appalachian community and Cherokee hunting ground.
5.0 mi away
Boogerman Loop
This popular trail follows a picturesque creek through iconic Appalachian forests.
