20210617 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Rich Mountain Loop Trail

Date: 06/17/2021 – Distance: 5.1 mi – Elapsed Time: 3.0 hr – Ascent: 584 ft – Descent: 512 ft – Difficulty: Medium

The Rich Mountain Loop Trail leaves from the beginning of the Cades Cove Loop, covers 8.5 miles, and includes around 1700 feet of elevation change to Double Mountain, with a few overlooks, Crooked Arm Falls, and John Oliver Cabin. We were looking for a short hike near the campground on our first day after arriving, so we opted for doing a section of this trail from the trailhead, to the cabin, and back.

Waypoints:

• Parking – N35.60664° W83.77714°
• Rich Mountain Loop Trailhead – N35.60673° W83.77824°
• John Oliver Cabin – N35.60979° W83.79516°

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