This cabin is located just a few blocks from the Ober Gatlinburg recreational facility. This is a snow skiing mecca in the winter, but provides ice skating and lots of fun activities year-round. There is an enclosed sky lift that will take you downtown and back with beautiful views of the area. You will not want to miss the Motor Nature Trail, off of which are many good hiking trails. The serious hiker should consider taking at least part of the Alum bluff cave trail going part way or all the way to the top of Mt. LeConte. An easier trail would be to hike to Laurel Falls. Be sure to see the Visitor Center at the South end of Gatlinburg. And a few hours spent in Cades Cove always promises animal sightings and the beauty of a quiet valley. This chalet is located only a few blocks from an entrance, however obscure, to a lovely hiking trail through the Great Smoky Mountain Natl Park. The entrance is off of St Moritz, several blocks up the hill from this cabin. Beyond the great views of this cabin is the close proximity of the National Forest; you are always just a few minutes from the peace and beauty of the forest.