The magic of the Great Smoky Mountains is something every Southerner must experience at least once.
LeConte
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A strenuous 11-mile roundtrip hike brings you to the top of the iconic Mt.
LeConte, which rises 6,593 feet into the clouds and is the Smokies third highest peak.
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
One of the Great Smoky Mountains biggest draws is its accessibility.
The 5.5-mile, one-wayRoaring Fork Motor Nature Trailis one of the best drives in the park.
Around every hairpin turn, youll find something new to ooh and ahh.
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Visit after a hard rain for the most dramatic cascades.
Newfound Gap
Use this dip in the mountain ridge to take in the surrounding scenery.
The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.
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Stop in the large parking area to snap some photos before you continue your drive.
Cataloochee Valley
Wildlife abounds in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Chimney Tops at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Credit:Courtesy of Visit Pigeon Forge
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