Cades Cove
Townsend, Tennessee
| Address: | ~232 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, USA |
| GPS: |
35°40'18.5"N 83°46'40.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Trail Length: | 11.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Greenway |
Mountain Bike
Take some of the gravel roads on the right for adventures but turn around or you'll end up sssomewhere else besids the parking lot. If you wimp out take either of the two gravel roads to the left they cut your ride short and you'll still end up in the p Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Townsend, Tennessee
- Head north on Mountain Ave toward Townsend Historical Trail (282 ft)
- Turn left onto E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Old Tuckaleechee Rd (0.8 mi)
- Sharp left onto Old Cades Cove RdDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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