If you have some free time in the Smokies another hidden gem is Rich Mountain Road, a little used one way gravel road that heads out of Cades Cove about a third of the way around the Cades Cove Loop and goes over Rich Mountain into Townsend. If you're looking for some unspoiled, back in the woods driving, Rich Mountain Road offers a seven mile drive through a remote area. There is one good overlook back into Cades Cove where you can see one of the churches and the whole cove. The rest of the drive is straight through the woods. If you're more into wanting your nature from a car rather than hiking, this is a good drive to experience the backwoods without leaving your car. Most people want to do the whole Cades Cove Loop which is picturesque but often very conjested. This road doesn't compare to the historic stops or photo opportunities of the cove loop, but is worth taking a side trip down if you have some free time.
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AuthorA librarian who likes to travel and experience life. CategoriesArchives
June 2022
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