Elkmont Nature Trail
This short, easy trail follows Jake's Creek.
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Elkmont Nature Trail Details
This short, easy trail follows Jake's Creek, which is supposedly named after the first settler in the Elkmont area, traverses a number of old railroad grades that echo the area's historic logging industry. Despite the trail's shortness, there are quite a few opportunities to take trails to Laurel Falls, Little River, and Cove Mountain.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Elkmont Nature Trail
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0.2 mi away
Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground offers a classic camping experience amidst the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
0.2 mi away
Elkmont Campground
Former logging town with stripped down forests.
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
Cucumber Gap Loop
This wooded trail runs through Little River Valley.
1.0 mi away
Laurel Falls Trail
One of the most popular hikes in the park.
