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Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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  • Indian Creek Falls near junction with Deep Creek. LeConte, Mt. : In Tennessee. (1) From Mt. Kephart. Class A Trail. Extends from Mt. Kephart on divide to Mt. LeConte along The Boulevard, traversing spruce and balsam region and giving views into Greenbrier valley on one side and Huggins Hell on other. (>n LeConte are 3 main [leaks: Cliff Top, High Top, and Myrtle Point. From Myrtle Point, which has been called the "grandstand of the Great Smokies", is one of the most marvelous views to be had in the park. On this mountain is LeConte Lodge or "The House That Jack Built." Distance, 5-37 miles. (2) (hiss A Trail from Cherokee Orchard, 4 miles ;il>ove Gatlinburg, Tenn., where cars are parked. This 7-mile trail climbs about 4,000 feet. It extends along LeConte Creek to Rainbow Falls, thence along flank of Rocky Spur, rounding spur at 4,900 ft. 51
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