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Cooper Road Trailhead access - Smoky Mountain National Park

Cooper Road Trailhead at Abrams Creek Campground provides access to a 10. 9-mile historic wagon road trail connecting to Cades Cove Loop Road, featuring multiple stream crossings and backcountry campsites.

The first mile from Abrams Creek Campground to Backcountry Campsite #1 is accessible via free GRIT Freedom Chair checkout (available May-October), making it one of the park's adaptive-friendly options.

Parking is available at Abrams Creek Campground, though a park parking tag is required for stays over 15 minutes.


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