Look Rock Trail - Hiking
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Foothills Parkway.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from Look Rock bouldering.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from atop Look Rock.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway Look Rock trail.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from Look Rock bouldering.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from atop Look Rock.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway Look Rock trail.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway Look Rock trail.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from atop Look Rock.
Jennie Miller

Foothills Parkway View from Look Rock bouldering.
Jennie Miller
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Summary
For a 360-degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including Mt. LeConte and the foothills of Tennessee, a quick hike to Look Rock’s observation tower is all that’s required.
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Distance
0.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
23.3 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
Time To Complete
1 hours
Usually under an hour round trip.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Year-round, unless the parkway is closed due to inclement winter weather. There are wonderful views of the changing leaves in the fall.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
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