Cucumber Gap Loop
This wooded trail runs through Little River Valley.
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Cucumber Gap Loop Details
This wooded trail runs through Little River Valley, a pleasant, but wild and tumultuous waterway, before climbing over an old railroad grade to the Gap. The area is known as a vibrant wildlife habitat, and is home to woodpeckers, deer, wild turkeys, and a number of other animals. The small ascents and descents around the gap can be a little narrow, but the trail generally remains level and well graded. The Gap itself does not provide the most spectacular views; in the spring, the wild rhododendrons become the trail's main attraction. Parts of the loop are popular connecting trails for longer trails.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
5.3 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cucumber Gap Loop
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0.3 mi away
Elkmont
The valley has been home to a pioneer Appalachian community, a logging town, and a resort community.
0.3 mi away
Elkmont Nature Trail
This short, easy trail follows Jake's Creek.
0.4 mi away
Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground offers a classic camping experience amidst the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
0.4 mi away
Elkmont Campground
Former logging town with stripped down forests.
1.3 mi away
Laurel Falls Trail
One of the most popular hikes in the park.
