ALL ROUTES
RelaxedDetails to be confirmed
Cades Cove Loop
Cades Cove · Great Smoky Mountains NP (near Townsend, TN)
An interactive traced map & downloadable route for this drive is coming soon.
11 miles
Distance
—
Drive time
Relaxed
Difficulty
11-mile one-way scenic loopHistoric 1820s homesteadsFrequent wildlife sightings
An 11-mile one-way paved loop through a historic valley inside the national park, lined with preserved 19th-century cabins and churches. A slow, scenic wildlife drive — a classic Smokies outing; expect heavy seasonal traffic.