When it's really wet and a storm blows through, trees have been known to tip over. This gives you an idea of what the root system of some of the trees look like in the Smokies.

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When it's really wet and a storm blows through, trees have been known to tip over. This gives you an idea of what the root system of some of the trees look like in the Smokies.

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Finley Cove from Schoolhouse Gap.

The definition of a Rhododendron tunnel can be found on the Schoolhouse Gap Trail.

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David Hitchcock

Feb 4, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN

“When it's really wet and a storm blows through, trees have been known to tip over. This gives you an idea of what the root system of some of the trees look like in the Smokies.”

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When it's really wet and a storm blows through, trees have been known to tip over. This gives you an idea of what the root system of some of the trees look like in the Smokies.

The definition of a Rhododendron tunnel can be found on the Schoolhouse Gap Trail.

Spence Branch as it works its way toward Laurel Creek.

Schoolhouse Gap Trail as it climbs along Spence Branch. This was an old road that connected Schoolhouse Gap to the Bote Mountain Trail

Enjoying the easy stroll down Schoolhouse Gap.

Turkeypen Ridge meets Schoolhouse Gap Trail at Dorsey Gap.

The Laurel Creek Road passes close by the trail as you approach the Schoolhouse Gap parking lot. This arch bridge crosses Laurel Creek and provides access from Townsend to Cades Cove.

Finley Cove from Schoolhouse Gap.

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Schoolhouse Gap Trail 2.1 mi 3.4 km 7 Gatlinburg, TN