Hike Cooper Road Trail

Overview This trail was historically used to travel in and out of Cades Cove by Native Americans, early settlers, and the logging industry. These days, the Cooper Road Trail is the road less traveled. The wide trail is a former road that begins as gravel and transitions to dirt with roots, rocks, depressions and numerous stream crossings. Length 10.9 miles (17.5 km) from Abrams Creek Campground to Cades Cove Loop Road. Parking & Trailhead Cooper Road Trail has two trailheads: Abrams Creek: Park at Abrams Creek Ranger Station located on Abrams Creeks Campground Road. The Cooper Road trailhead is located at the end of the campground loop. Cades Cove Loop Road: Drive 4.3 miles on Cades Cove Loop Road from the beginning of the loop. Look for trail signs on the right and park on the left. No matter which trailhead you use, don't forget your parking tag. Nearest Restroom Nearest restroom to Abrams Creek trailhead: Available seasonally in Abrams Creek Campground. Nearest restoom to Cades Cove trailhead: Restrooms, including accessible restrooms, are available at the Cades Cove Visitor Center.