Two cyclists ride along a path with a textured green background.
Two cyclists ride along a path with a textured green background.

Townsend/Cades Cove Gravel Loop

Nearby Towns & Parks

Apple Valley Mountain Village, The Dancing Bean Coffee House, Dancing Bear Lodge

Length

31.00 Miles

Elevation Range

3300

Terrain

Gravel Cycling

Features

Mountains, Views, Woods

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About This Route

This stunning ride showcases some of the very best scenery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Townsend / Cades Cove Loop pairs a beautifully graded gravel climb over Rich Mountain with an unforgettable cruise through Cades Cove — one of the most iconic and wildlife-rich valleys in the Smokies. With smooth gravel, manageable grades, and endless views, this is a five-star route where the journey truly rivals the destination.

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Bicycle parked on a dirt path in a grassy field with a wooden fence, mountains in the distance under a blue sky.
A gravel country road with a bicycle in the foreground, green fields, fence posts, trees, and distant hills under a blue sky.
Bicycle leaning against a fence beside a gravel road, open grassy fields, mountains in distance under blue sky.

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