There are amazing Smoky Mountain views, overlooks, and summits when resting on the Chimney Tops. The trail is a challenging and steep four-mile round trip trek. The Chimney Tops are also an excellent trail for hikers in the Smokies. Auto and motorcycle tours, touring the spectacular sights of this beautiful land, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife and flora viewing are some of the most popular activities. The Smokies are considered to be a "tourist paradise" with all the great things visitors can enjoy. Simply anything you may need to learn about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Sugarlands Visitor Center can help and inform you. A park ranger may be available to answer any of your questions. You can pick up a map of the park, purchase guides and books with tons of information about the Smoky Mountains. Start off your journey in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park by visiting the Sugarlands Visitor Center. There are no fees to enter the park but donation boxes are placed throughout the park. The park is open year round however, some campgrounds, secondary roads, and facilities are closed during the winter. There are between eight to ten million visitors each year, which makes the Great Smoky Mountains National park, the most visited national park in the United States. Bring your camera cause you just might see elk grazing in a pasture beside the road or a black bear with its cubs in Cades Cove.
This area is world renowned for its wide range of plant and animal life, along with the majestic scenery, mountain range, and its Southern Appalachian culture. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an abundance of rich scenery, wildlife and diversity.