Cades Cove Road
Excellent for even the most amateur cyclists.
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Cades Cove Road Details
Although many of the roads in Great Smoky Mountain National Park are steep, narrow, and sometimes heavily trafficked, Cades Cove Loop Road is excellent for even the most amateur cyclists. The 11-mile road can be ridden in segments, and is closed to all vehicular traffic on Sunday and Wednesday mornings during the peak season. The generally level, well-maintained road offers wonderful chances to see Smoky Mountain wildlife, including whitetail deer and the occasional black bear in the distance.
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Orientation Shelter
Parking and information on the valley's attractions.
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Cades Cove Area
Relatively accessible area for disabled visitors.
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Cades Cove Area
Imagine a living-history museum like Colonial Williamsburg on a grand scale.
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Cades Cove Road
Excellent place for wildlife viewing including white-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, and wild turkey.
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Rich Mountain Loop Trail
Famous for it's beautiful meadows packed with wildflowers and small animals.
