is reached by an easy hike from Metcalf Bottoms or it can be reached by car on a gravel road. This tiny one room schoolhouse was used by numerous mountain children for many years until they had to leave due to the formation of the park. Those kids really did have to hike five miles (give or take a few) in the snow to get to school! The graveyard has headstones from many of the families who lived in the bottoms.
was in full bloom at Charlie's Bunion when were there in late May. The views from the top are spectacular!
is the second highest peak in the Smokies. It can be reached from the Boulevard Trail off the Appalachian Trail. This view is from a side trail near Charlie's Bunion.
