Scenic drive
Cades Cove loop
Townsend, Tennessee
An 11-mile one-way loop through historic farmland where bears and deer roam.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The most popular drive in the park. Slow traffic is the norm, but it is the best chance to see black bears and deer. Old churches and cabins line the road.
Good to know
- Go at sunrise or late afternoon for wildlife
- Allow 2-4 hours
- Bikes only Wednesday and Saturday mornings in spring-summer
- Best time
- Early morning or dusk
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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