Metcalf Bottoms Trail
terrainOutdoors - Hiking Trails

Metcalf Bottoms Trail

starstarstarstar½ 4.5 (876 reviews)
location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP scheduleSunrise to Sunset timer30-45 min
Family Fun Hidden Gems Nature Lovers

About

This easy 0.7-mile trail leads from Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area to the historic Little Greenbrier School, a one-room schoolhouse from the 1880s. Perfect for families interested in Smoky Mountain history. The school is open for exploration.

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Easy Hike Family-Friendly GSMNP Hiking Historic
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Address
Metcalf Bottoms, Great Smoky Mountains NP
schedule
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
timer
Typical Visit
30-45 min

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