Bone Valley Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 54.9 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
4,003 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Bone Valley Trail

Elevation

The Bone Valley Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,539 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,336 ft. and an elevation range of 203 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi2,336 ft2,539 ft203 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
47 min0.67 ft194 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
52 min16.2194 ft7 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Bone Valley Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Kinzel Springs, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Wear Cove, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Gatlinburg, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Cades Cove, TN
  5. Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fontana Dam, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Noland Creek, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Bone Valley Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 4,003 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bone Valley Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 47 minutes in one direction and in 52 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.