Today I hiked the Abrams Falls Trail, at the east end of Cade’s Cove. On a weekday morning in January, the Cove was almost completely empty of tourists, which was wonderful. The trail is reportedly one of the most popular in the Smokies, but I had it almost to myself today.
Lots of photos here, including a coyote, a flock of wild turkey, some surreal ice formations, and, of course, the falls: