Cades Cove Loop Road
One Way Mileage: 11 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Location: Cades Cove just outside Townsend, TN
Road Condition: 1-way paved road

Cades Cove is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. The Cove is a lush valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful valleys. This 11 mile loop is a peaceful driving tour and is also used for bicycling. Throughout the Cove you will see many historic buildings, including rustic log homes of original residents of the Cove, several churches, a grist mill, molasses making equipment, and cemeteries.

Directions:
From Gatlinburg turn right at Sugarlands Visitor Center and follow Little River Road directly into Cades Cove. From Townsend, follow Lamar Alexander Parkway to the "Y" and turn right.