Elk Viewing Season at Cataloochee
Fall · Nature & GSMNP

Elk Viewing Season at Cataloochee

calendar_todaySeptember-November · Morning & Evening location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP

About This Event

Fall season when elk return to Cataloochee Valley. Early morning and evening viewing offers chances to see and hear bugling elk in their natural habitat.

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Bring binoculars and be patient. The bugle calls in autumn are haunting and beautiful.

Wildlife Nature GSMNP

Things to Do Nearby

Great Smoky Mountains NP area
Cades Cove Loop Road

Cades Cove Loop Road

local_activityScenic 11-mile wildlife viewing loop
Newfound Gap Overlook

Newfound Gap Overlook

local_activityScenic overlook at the summit
Mount LeConte via Alum Cave Trail

Mount LeConte via Alum Cave Trail

hikingTough 10.2-mile to highest peak
Alum Cave Trail

Alum Cave Trail

hikingScenic 5-mile GSMNP hike to Alum Cave
Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls

Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls

hikingModerate hike to Grotto Falls
Laurel Falls Trail

Laurel Falls Trail

hikingPopular 2.6-mile paved waterfall trail