Foothills Parkway - US321 to US129 segment - By rtcoker

The section shown on this loop is the old original first section opened. In late 2019 the next section was opened (finally after 30 years). It extends from 321 over to Wears Valley the "other" 321. So this new section added another 13 miles to the original 17 miles. Both are fantastic and definitely worth the ride. Stop at overlooks. to the south you see the Smoky Mountains. To the north you see the Maryville and Knoxville valleys. Deer, Turkey, Hawks and the occasional coyote can be seen along these roads. and the elevation changes and curves will warm you up to get you ready for the Dragon. Patrolled by both Blount county sheriffs and NPS police. It is NPS so the tickets are federal and high! Definitely worth the trip and ride. Do it!