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Smokemont Loop Trailhead Access

Smokemont Loop Trailhead Access provides parking and trail access near Smokemont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with 10-18 designated day-use parking spaces available near the Bradley Fork trailhead.

The access point serves as the starting point for the Smokemont Loop Trail, an intermediate/difficult 3. 9-mile hike that follows Bradley Fork via footlog bridges and connects to the Bradley Fork Trail system.

A parking tag is required for day-use parking in the park.


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