Smoky Mountain views can sometimes be scarce
Smoky Mountain views can be scarce
Smoky Mountain views can be fleeting, especially when hiking the Appalachian Trail or any of the numerous backcountry trails. With a mountain range covered by trees, it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot while on the trail to peak through the trees. Combine the fact that many days in the park are foggy, it can be frustrating to find mountain vistas to photograph.
There are a few spots that guarantee a view like the Mt. Cammerer, Clingman’s Dome, or Mt. Sterling towers. There is also the overlook at Newfound Gap, Charlie’s Bunyon, and the Chimney Tops, but even these places are not guarantees due to the weather. They do not call this place the Great Smoky Mountains for nothing.
Often times, hikers have to settle for shots like the one above. Half of a mountain emerges through a rare bare spot in the trees on a ridge, so you have to take the shot even though it may not be ideal. This was taken from the trail to Laurel Falls.
Where is your favorite view in the Smokies? Feel free to leave a comment.
Adventure On!
The goal of Traveling Ted is to inspire people to outdoor adventure travel and then provide tips on where and how to go. If you liked this post then enter your email in the box to get email notifications for each new entry. Daily travel photos are excluded from your email in order to not flood you with posts. There is no spam and email information will not be shared. Other e-follow options include Facebook (click on the like box to the right) or twitter (click on the pretty bird on the rainbow above).
On the right sidebar is a donate button. If you would like to donate in order to support the site, it would be appreciated. All donations would cover travel expenses and improvements to make the site better.
