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Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Perry's Mill Dam

Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Perry's Mill Dam

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3.0

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Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Perry's Mill Dam

03:26

62.4km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Start point

Parking

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11.6 km

View of the Great Smoky Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the road passes under Rocky Mountain a viewpoint opens up which takes your breath away. It is especially beautiful in the autumn when the reds, golds and burnt oranges of the season make the scenery come alive.

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42.6 km

Rocky Mountain

Highlight • Summit

50.7 km

View of Bates Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep looking out between the trees for gorgeous views as the road climbs (or descends if you're going in the lucky direction!).

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

10.9 km

7.99 km

132 m

Surfaces

52.7 km

9.09 km

688 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 29 May

31°C

17°C

68 %

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