tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post9093314138729414451..comments2023-10-10T04:18:23.631-04:00Comments on The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Top Hiking TownsSmokyMountainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288538940523306530noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-44641212013240127922010-12-29T20:01:43.543-05:002010-12-29T20:01:43.543-05:00Two thumbs up for Bryson City, NC. Many nice cabi...Two thumbs up for Bryson City, NC. Many nice cabin rentals, a couple of acceptable hotels, some great restaurants, the Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, the Kephart Days events, and best of all, several back door entrances to the GSMNP. Their Chamber does a great promo job with http://www.postcardsfromthesmokies.com/smoky scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142614926628949343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-72622855367710334952010-12-29T13:00:44.228-05:002010-12-29T13:00:44.228-05:00Donna - I've driven the Beartooth a couple of ...Donna - I've driven the Beartooth a couple of times, and passed through Red Lodge, so I can attest that the area is absolutely spectacular. But I've never done any hiking there. Need to do some research on the area next time I'm up there.<br /><br />MLO - I love Leadville - stayed there a few times. Have you ever stayed at the historic Delaware Hotel?The Smoky Mountain Hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019731497259511008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-24432821048825814242010-12-29T10:11:39.942-05:002010-12-29T10:11:39.942-05:00You've named so many of my favorites, although...You've named so many of my favorites, although I can't claim to have hiked in all of them. <br /><br />Ouray is one of my favorite Colorado towns. The hiking is great and the townspeople have done a great job of preserving the historical character.<br /><br />Cooke City, MT is on my list to visit. And, while you're there, drive on over to Red Lodge or Fishtail for the beautiful hikes in the Rosebud drainage.<br /><br />Happy hiking to you this year.Donna Hullhttp://myitchytravelfeet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-831444872842312892010-12-29T00:15:33.106-05:002010-12-29T00:15:33.106-05:00Thanks for the great list. I'll start research...Thanks for the great list. I'll start researching those towns. <br /><br />Rick <br /><br />besthike editorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-57227930155264146602010-12-28T17:53:58.488-05:002010-12-28T17:53:58.488-05:00I love Leadville and have stayed there many times!...I love Leadville and have stayed there many times! Not only does it have access to great hiking but it's the best kept secret in CO skiing. I will be heading to Leadville soon and can't wait to get there!My Life Outdoorshttp://my-life-outdoors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com