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Charlie's Bunion


Charlie's Bunion
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
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Gatlinburg Resort Chalets N/A 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Moutain Laurel Chalets N/A 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Riverhouse at the Park €73 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek €160 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg Downtown €79 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Volunteer Pizza and Subs 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Peddler Restaurant 1.3 mi 2.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Park Grill 1.3 mi 2.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Balsam Mountain Road 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Cades Cove 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Grotto Falls Trail 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Address: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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“...and the views??? Stunning!”
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5 of 5 stars
TNsoccer07   120 contributions
Knoxville, TN
Jul 24, 2008
3
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Charlies Bunion has one of the most beautiful views anywhere in the Smokies. I first hiked this trail when I was only 10 years old. All I remembered was we hiked a long distance (and a long time) and the destination was nice. Well, last summer my brother and I (now at age 18) decided to go on a long... more

“Even in the fog, Charlie's Bunion is worth it”
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5 of 5 stars
Rajiin0110   27 contributions
Wappingers Falls
Apr 27, 2008
1
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The weather was not with us the day we decided to hike to Charlie’s Bunion from Newfound Gap. A storm was coming so we started early to beat the rain. The pervading fog reduced visibility to just yards, eliminating all possibility of views. But the Bunion emerging from the dense fog had a certain allure. The AT is well maintained... more

“Most breathtaking views in the park”
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5 of 5 stars
Bluecuzco   124 contributions
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Nov 18, 2007
3
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It was 9:15, and Kristian and Edward had arrived at Newfound Gap. The backpack was stocked with nine miles worth of food and water, and I stood with my Haitian hiking stick surveying the views. They were certainly spectacular. And so was every other overlook we had passed on the way up—one pull-off in particular even more breathtaking. Even still,... more

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