Alum Cave Bluffs
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Alum Cave Bluffs is a prominent overhanging rock formation and scenic landmark in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, popular for its striking geology and panoramic mountain views.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
rock formation
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scenic landmark ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| accessedBy | Alum Cave Trailhead on Newfound Gap Road NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bestSeasonToVisit |
fall
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spring ⓘ summer ⓘ |
| hasApproximateElevation | around 4,950 feet above sea level ⓘ |
| hasApproximateHikingDistanceFromTrailhead | about 2.3 miles one way ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
concave rock shelter
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exposed rock face ⓘ overhanging cliff ⓘ panoramic mountain views ⓘ |
| hasGeologicalCharacteristic |
erosional formation
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overhang created by differential weathering ⓘ sandstone and siltstone layers ⓘ |
| hasReputation | one of the most popular hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⓘ |
| hasRisk |
falling ice in winter
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rockfall potential ⓘ steep drop-offs near bluff edge ⓘ |
| hasSurface | exposed rock and gravel ⓘ |
| hasViewOf |
forested valleys
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surrounding Smoky Mountains ridges ⓘ |
| isStopOn | popular day hike to Mount LeConte ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Sevier County, Tennessee NERFINISHED ⓘ Tennessee ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| managedBy | National Park Service ⓘ |
| nearbyFeature |
Arch Rock
NERFINISHED
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Inspiration Point NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| onRouteTo | Mount LeConte NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| onTrail | Alum Cave Trail NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Great Smoky Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| photographySubject |
dramatic rock overhang
ⓘ
sunrise and sunset views ⓘ |
| popularFor |
fall foliage viewing
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geological interest ⓘ scenic views ⓘ |
| subjectTo | national park regulations ⓘ |
| trailDifficulty | moderate ⓘ |
| usedFor |
day hiking
ⓘ
nature observation ⓘ photography ⓘ sightseeing ⓘ |
| vegetationAround |
evergreen trees
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mixed hardwood forest ⓘ |
| withinProtectedArea | Great Smoky Mountains National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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