Great Smoky Mountain National Park
There are many great trails inside the NP. Because it was during the Christmas season when we were there, some trails were closed, including the Clingman Dome. However, it was still a great time for hiking, and the trails were less crowded.
We had been at the NP several times. This time, we finally went up to the Chimney Rock peak.
Alum Bluff
We also reached the peak of Mt. Le Conte in a raining and windy day. The out and back trip to the peak was about 11 miles. On our way down, we met two groups of hikers on their way up - it was dark and slippery, and we suggested them to turn back. If you plan to hike it, give yourself 5 to 6 hours for the trip.
On our way out the park, a locked traffic barricade blocked the road because of the storm. We called and waited a good three hours in the dark and rain at the traffic barricade, for someone to unlock it, with the other two cars (yes, the same two groups we met at Mt. Le Conte).
At Cades Cove, we caught a glimpse of a black bear and saw other wild animals.
The views in the park were amazing, let alone those along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive.
We spent seven days on the trip. We enjoyed our time on the mountains, at Pigeon Forge, and inside Dollywood Park.
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