And yet, I'm doing it anyway. Uh, I'm not much of a hiker, nor am I much of a sightseer. The hike -- from the Newfound Gap, an 8-mile round trip -- was moderately rigorous. It was worthwhile. I am glad the trails were not...More

My husband and I wanted a new hike since we've done many of the over-crowded touristy trails in the Smokies many times before. The 8 miles out and back to Charlie's Bunion seemed like a bit more than I could handle (we originally planned to...More

I'm not giving this a full 5 stars because it was absolutely rainy and foggy the day we went. Not anybody's fault or anything but we didn't get to experience this trail in it's full glory so that's why I'm not able to give it...More

We were in Knoxville for a wedding, and we almost skipped this hike as I had read of the need to start early and also about how crowded the park was in the summer. (Knoxville was also very hot and humid while we were there.)...More

This was my very first stop on my first visit ever to the Smoky Mountains and I was spoiled -- a great hike up and back with fantastic views in nearly every direction! I don't know what can top sitting up on the bunion eating...More

My wife and I enjoyed this hike. It is quite rocky in some areas but worth every minute of it. It was cool being on the Appalachian Trail and seeing the icewater spring shelter that the thru hikers stay in. It was foggy when we...More

My husband and I loved Charlie Bunion and would definitely hike it again. It ties with Ramsey Cascade and Alum Cave Bluffs as our favorite hikes due to the panoramic views, length, and interesting features encountered during the hike. When we got back back to...More