Woman dies after falling from 60-foot cliff along popular Smoky Mountains trail
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A tragic incident occurred at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this past weekend, where a 65-year-old woman lost her life after falling from a cliff, park rangers confirmed on Monday.

The cliff, situated in Tennessee, measures approximately 60 feet in height and is a well-known landmark along the Alum Cave Trail, as reported by local news outlet WJHL.

Rangers were called to the scene on Saturday following reports of the fall. Despite their prompt response, park officials stated they could not revive the woman, according to the news source.

Spanning the North Carolina-Tennessee border, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the nation’s most frequented parks, renowned for its remote and rugged landscapes.

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This image captures the scenic vistas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, photographed on November 10, 2018. (Credit: Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Alum Cave Trail stands out as a favorite among visitors, offering a 4.6-mile round trip hike that meanders past Alum Cave Bluffs and through the iconic Arch Rock.

The National Park Service’s website warns that the path becomes very steep and leads to Mount LeConte, one of the highest peaks in the Smokies, which draws millions of visitors each year. 

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The entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is viewed on October 18, 2016 near Cherokee, North Carolina. (George Rose/Getty Images)

Just a day earlier, on Friday, two park visitors were hospitalized after massive boulders slammed into their vehicle during a sudden rockslide, the Charlotte Observer reported, citing the National Park Service.

The enormous slabs reportedly tumbled past a blind curve along a winding road and heavily damaged the front end of the vehicle.

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Visitors sit on Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 22, 2009. (John D. Simmons/Charlotte Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Despite sustaining serious injuries, both victims are expected to survive, the outlet said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more information.

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