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Cades Cove

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Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the Tennessee section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The valley was home to …

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Nov 11, 2024
We started the loop road mid Saturday afternoon and traffic was essentially bumper to bumper. Result was when we got to Cade's Cove parking lot was nearly full; visitor's center overcrowded and gett… Full review by WillieMacfan
Nov 4, 2024
The highly rated valley near Gatlinburg in the Great Smoky Mountains is Cades Cove. It is a lovely 11 plus miles single way loop. Once you get on it you need to drive ahead to complete the loop. Ther… Full review by sainbasha
Nov 1, 2024
Fall colors in peak bloom this year did not disappoint and made for an incredible visit. Best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon before sunset. Full review by Houdiniman7
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Despite its name, Cades Cove is a stunning valley, not a cove. Located promiscuously on the border of both Tennessee and North Caro…
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Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the Tennessee section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA. The valley was home to …
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Questions & answers

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Are the roads closed in January?
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Previous answer right on. If not posted on the official NPS website for the park you can call the park number. Have found that very helpful, i.e. with rains in the Utah parks this summer.
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Can you take a motorcycle through the area
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Hi, are the roads really steep through the 11 mile loop?
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No...the roads are not very steep. Cades Cove is in a valley area.
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Answer by Janet W · Sep 1, 2020
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Does the park have cabins for rent?
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers campgrounds, but no motels or rental cabins within the park except LeConte Lodge. The lodge is only accessible by hiking and is located...
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The best way to experience the cove is by foot and by bicycle
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There is a small camp store at the campground and the visitor center offers a variety of educational programs
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Longer hikes, including Thunderhead Mountain and Rocky Top, also start here, but are better suited for experienced hikers
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Although visitors may want to purchase the self-guided auto tour booklet (it costs $1) at the entrance
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The visitor center is open daily except Christmas Day
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You can rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground store (rentals for adults cost $7. 50 per hour
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Entrance to the park is free
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Inclement weather may close the loop road to traffic, so be sure to check the park's website or hotline before heading out
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You can rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground store
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Other visitors recommended bringing food and water and warn that cell service is spotty at best
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At the beginning of the road is an orientation table and you can also purchase a booklet
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Rentals for adults cost $7. 50 per hour). Visitors love the mix of scenery and history
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If you don't have your own set of wheels, you can rent bikes at the cades cove campground store
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Photographers, in particular, say this is worth the time if you're looking for great photos of the mountains
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The visitors center has bike rentals for $6 per hr
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Other visitors recommended bringing food
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The 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the Cades Cove valley and is one of the best places in the park to view wildlife
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Families and couples enjoy early morning bike rides on the loop and many spotted bears along the way
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