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purged6 t1_iwza4up wrote

such a beautiful area, it's a shame it's so touristy and crowded though..

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Infinite_Big5 t1_iwzfhpo wrote

Go for a hike to a lesser known peak. Even in the high season you can find plenty of isolation.

They also close the Cades cove loop to cars twice a week during the summer, for only bikes and peds, but you have to get up early. In fact, a lot of overcrowded issues can be solved simply by waking up early. :)

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pipeweedjr_ t1_ix1317y wrote

Expect everyone ends up waking up early and its still crowded. When i was in yosemite people would wake up at 3 am to hike half dome thinking theyll beat crowds but end up with everyone else who thought the same. When i ended up doing it i started at 1pm and passed people coming down the trail but after a while there was no one out there

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Reinylane t1_iwzpfz7 wrote

Tennessee has so many beautiful parks and places that I just stay out of the Smokies. It's beautiful but always too crowded.

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Tommyblockhead20 t1_iwzvt9w wrote

If you like hiking, Mt LeConte and Charlie’s Bunion both had decent viewpoints with less crowds. If you’re up for a challenge, visit Clingman’s Dome when the road is closed. Little to no people are there. If you are a fast hiker, you can probably hike it in one long at from Newfound Gap. Otherwise it’s 2 days (or 3 if you like from the bottom of the mountain like I did).

Also, Clingman’s Dome is best at sunrise/sunset, and in fall, although because of that, that’s when it’s most crowded :(.

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[deleted] t1_ix0ixw6 wrote

That just increases your chances of encountering an orgy!

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ocelot_lots t1_iwzz26t wrote

How dare people also like & appreciate nature?

It's actually a great thing! Modern technology has made it really easy to know & get to places like this.

Plus, around 90% of people at National Parks never go more than 0.5mile into a trail. So if you want to get away, just get on a trail.

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