Cades Cove Run

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State: Tennessee
Date Submitted: January 1, 2004
Submitted by: "Falcon"
Motorcycle Road Length: 31 Miles

Written Directions

You'll find this route in the western part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. To get to Cades Cove Road, you'll need to start in the main entrance to the park which is near Gatlinburg Tennessee on US 441. Head into the park on US 441 and after only a mile or two, look for the signs for Cades Cove. Just follow the signs from there on out and get ready for Cades Cove Loop which is an 11 mile one way loop that takes a few hours to get through on account of the traffic density.

Scenery

This is one of the most beautiful rides I know of. It's 27 miles in and 27 out. This ride follows a river and has scenery that will take your breath away.

Road Quality

This two-lane road is nothing but mountains and river. Cades Cove is in a National park so the road is very well maintained. It basically follows the contour of the river so it's exciting as it twists and turns. There are rock overhangs and a couple of small bridges. However, take is at a reasonable pace so you wont miss the natural beauty.

Note: Please keep the speed to something reasonable. Running 110 in a 45 gives us all a bad name and spoils the fun for everybody.

Roadside Amenities

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee are right at the entrance to this natural area. However, once you get in there are no amenities. So fill up immediately before taking this ride.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Cades Cove web site - Great Smoky Mountain National Park web site

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Reviewed by Guest on July 29, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Florida George
motorcycle_year: 2010
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: As per other reviews, Cades Cove is some of the most beautiful scenery you'll see in the Smoky's; however, be prepared to have your feet down and clutching continuously for 1-3 hours. If not for the heavy traffic would be a good cycle ride, but next time I ride it it will be on 4 wheels.
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Reviewed by Guest on December 15, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: gary
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: cades cove is great on a bike I go every fourth of july {on or about}I have seen many deer bear and turkey take your time stop at all the old cabins alot of history....newer riders or less skilled riders may have a problem on some of the roads in cades cove, but my wife has been riding 6 months and had no problem, shes 5'4" 115 pounds so all i can say is enjoy the ride
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Reviewed by Guest on August 18, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Danyse
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Standard
Comment: The roads were not the best but the scenery and animals were fantastic. It was a cool, drizzly day when we went, so many animals were out including a mother bear and her cub. If you want a slow, scenic ride with wildlife, don't miss this.
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Reviewed by Guest on June 18, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Tom V
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Weekends and weekday afternoons will find Cades Cove loop road jammed up and jelly tight but sunrise is awesome with hundreds of deer and maybe a bear. Also check for special Cycle Only days.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 10, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Dirtroadz
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: 9/20/08 : Cades Cove Loop Road (11 miles) pavement is in terrible shape. Asphalt is rutted and potholed and is dangerous on two wheels. This is not just in particular spots but for the entire length of the loop.
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Reviewed by Guest on June 21, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Larry from Louisville
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: The road to cades cove is fantastic however do not!do not! ride though cades cove rough pavment slow drivers in cars. took us 1 1/2 hrs to do the loop didnt see anything but tail lights. We love the road going there the snack bar is great and super clean bathrooms too!
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