I'm going to be at the Smokies for 3 days in mid-October. Does anyone have suggestions for things to see? So far I am thinking about catching a sunset at the summit of Chimney Tops, a sunrise in Cades Cove, and visiting some streams/waterfalls.
stickshift Senior Member 533 posts Joined Nov 2009 Location: Missouri More info | Sep 04, 2010 23:05 | #1 I'm going to be at the Smokies for 3 days in mid-October. Does anyone have suggestions for things to see? So far I am thinking about catching a sunset at the summit of Chimney Tops, a sunrise in Cades Cove, and visiting some streams/waterfalls. 7D, 5D mark II
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HrcRacing Goldmember  2,019 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: NE Florida, USA More info | Sep 06, 2010 17:06 | #2 The most fun I had was parking at the "Quiet Walkway" pull-offs along 441 and having a stream all to myself. Of course, I went to many other places like Laurel Falls but those were pretty crowded. Robert
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tmwag Brown Noser has crush on Suzyview  More info | Clingsman Dome. Excellent panoramas if it's not to smoky, Fontana Lake
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MCAsan Goldmember  3,918 posts Likes: 88 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta More info | some other sites to consider:
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Silvercreek24 Hatchling 8 posts Joined Aug 2008 More info | Sep 11, 2010 08:58 | #5 I like Cades Cove (will be crowded unless you get there when they first open) and the Greenbrier Section on Hwy 321 from Gatlinburg. The Greenbrier Section normally is less crowded than the other local places, and has some great stream and old cabin & barn opportunities as well. http://www.zenfolio.com/gmphoto24/
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Sep 11, 2010 21:36 | #6 Cades Cove is great about mid-October (actually any time!). Go early in the day when it first opens or late for the best wildlife. I have seen rams butting heads in the morning in October. Last time there were hundreds (literally) of deer - too many and so tame I got out of the car and set up my tripod within 6 feet of one and it never moved. The historic buildings there are very picture-worthy also. At that time of year the foliage should be near peak if the weather has co-operated. So you'll also want to get to higher elevations to shoot that. Other than the week-ends when the fall foliage is on display, the park shouldn't be that busy that time of year. It's a very popular park, but during the week it should be relatively uncrowded - very busy on week-ends tho. 7D Mark II, 50D, 17-55 2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 10-22, Sigma 150-600 C, Sigma 150 2.8 Macro, EF-S 60MM f2.8 Macro, EF-S 18-55 IS, 28-135 IS, EF-S 55-250 IS STM, 580 EX II, Yongnuo YN-24EX, JasonC007 Diffuser Kit, Gitzo GT2531EX, ARCA-SWISS Z1, RRS B2 AS II clamp, Kirk L-bracket for 7DII, Kirk L-bracket for 50D
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DreamState Member 187 posts Joined May 2010 Location: Florida More info | Sep 11, 2010 21:41 | #7 lucky guy gets to travel to NC....while I'm stuck in this humid non weather in South Florida....
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. To really experience the smokies you need to get away from the crowds. Get a good map of the trail system and find some day hikes. Bring rain gear and watch out for bears.
