Walk Cable Mill Area Trails

Explore the historic Cable Mill area.

Steve Ives

Overview

Cades Cove Visitor Center is approximately 5.5 miles (8.5 km) around the Cades Cove Loop Road. The paths and trails near the visitor center that access the gift shop, restrooms, and the Cable Mill Historic Area, which includes the Becky Cable House, Cable Mill, blacksmith shop, and barns, are primarily paved or hard-packed gravel and relatively flat. The path beyond the Becky Cable House has a step that transitions to a dirt path. There are restrooms, a bookstore and gift shop, and multiple historic buildings including a gristmill that operates spring through fall.

Length

0.3 miles (1.6 km) roundtrip

Parking & Trailhead

Park at the Cades Cove Visitor Center. Don't forget your parking tag.

Nearest Restroom

Restrooms available at Cades Cove Visitor Center.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

The Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail are the only two park trails where pets are permitted. Pets are also allowed in picnic areas, in campgrounds, and on roads.

Activity Fee

Yes

A parking tag is required to park in the Smokies for more than 15 minutes.

Location

Expect crowds at Cades Cove Visitor Center

Reservations

No

Accessibility Information

Paths are primarily paved or hard-packed gravel and relatively flat.