Cooper Road Trail in Great Smoky National Park

Cooper Road Trail

The former road to Maryville is now a nature trail.

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Cooper Road Trail Details

The former road to Maryville is now a nature trail that offers an easy way to explore Cades Cove on foot. The flat, old wagon road is usually uncrowded and runs to the edge of the park, connecting with the Beard Cane Trail and the Cane Creek Trail along the way. The trail is open to both hikers and equestrians.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Cades Cove

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cooper Road Trail

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0.2 mi away

Elijah Oliver Place

Built by the son of the original settlers of Cades Cove in 1866.

0.2 mi away

Elijah Oliver Place

Built by the son of the original settlers of Cades Cove in 1866.

0.4 mi away

Cades Cove

The valley was home to numerous settlers before the formation of the national park.

0.8 mi away

Abrams Falls Trail

Named for a local Cherokee chief.

0.8 mi away

Abrams Falls Trail

The moderate trail to the falls follows Abrams Creek.