b'TAKE A HIKEIf you and your family 2 are the outdoorsy type, Cades Cove offers some of the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains with varying difficulty levels. There are almost 30 trails in the Cades Cove area alone. Be sure to download the Cades Cove Guide app for more information about the different levels of trails. Five great trails in the park for families of varying skill levels are:Abrams Falls5.2 miles round trip; moderate.Rich Mountain LoopConsists of Rich Mountain Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, and Crooked Arm Ridge Trail. 8.5 miles round trip; strenuous.Gregory Bald11.3 miles round trip; strenuous.Elijah Oliver Place Trail1.2 miles round trip; easy.Crib Gap Trail3.9 miles round trip; moderate.TAKE A PICNICWhile youre spending 3 your day enjoying the Cove, make sure to make plans for lunch. Enjoy the picnic area at the entrance of the Cove Loop Road, while your kids splash in the creek. You may also choose to spread a blanket out in the cove and enjoy a picturesque view of the mountains. Forget to pack a lunch? Stop by Cades Cove Trading Company at the entrance of the loop (turn left before you begin the auto tour) and grab a hamburger, hot dog, pizza, or a variety of other sandwich and snack items. You can also grab a lunch to take with you in Townsend before you enter the park.TAKE A BIKE RIDEThere is no better 4 way to see Cades Cove than on a bike. Cades Cove access will be motor vehicle-free all day Wednesdays from May to September, providing opportunities for more enjoyable experiences for pedestrians and cyclists. If you want to rent a bike, bike rental at Cades Cove Trading Company begins at 7:00 am on Wednesdays. It is located at the entrance of the Cades Cove loop. All bikes are rented out on a first-come, first-served basis, and many times they are rented out within the first hour, so make sure you arrive early. They offer bike rental for both adults and children. Last rental goes out no later than 3:00 pm. If you feel like you or your family do not want to do the full loop, there are two places to take a detour for a shorter ride. 800.525.6834 |21'