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Cades Cove Loop Road – Beautiful view of the Valley loop from Townsend

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Cades Cove Loop Road – Beautiful view of the Valley loop from Townsend

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Cades Cove Loop Road – Beautiful view of the Valley loop from Townsend

03:15

50.3km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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After 25.6 km for 483 m

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Start point

Parking

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4.51 km

The Townsend Wye

Highlight • River

Confluence of the two Little Rivers.

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16.9 km

Cades Cove Loop Road

Highlight • Trail

Cades Cove is considered by some to be the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The Cove offers access to hiking and backpacking trails, horseback riding tours, camping options, wildlife viewing, …

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17.0 km

Hiking trails turn-off

Highlight • Trail

If you're wishing to get on the single-track hiking trails near the Cades Cove entrance instead of walking one of the road loops, this is an important turn. Most people …

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21.8 km

Rich Mountain cut-off

Highlight • Trail

There is an exit from Cades Cove via Rich Mountain Road across from the Missionary Baptist Church. The road is frequented by hikers, runners, and cyclists wishing to get away …

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22.6 km

Beautiful view of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great rest stop, about halfway through the Cades Cove Loop.

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25.8 km

Cable Mill Visitor Center & exhibit

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cades Cove Cable Mill Visitor Center is a cool stop along the paved Cades Cove Loop. There is a lot of history and informational signs around the site, and there are also picnic spots and restrooms.

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29.0 km

Tipton Place (historic homestead)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tipton Place homestead is a historical farm and property that were originally constructed in the 1820s. The original owner of these structures actually owned a good bit of property …

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30.0 km

View of Cades Cove Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cades Cove loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's a glorious ride on a bike with a backdrop of mountain peaks and lush green countryside. The views from here are particularly stunning.

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50.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

1.43 km

920 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

209 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

32°C

16°C

79 %

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Cades Cove Loop Road – Beautiful view of the Valley loop from Townsend

The Townsend Wye

Cades Cove Loop Road

Hiking trails turn-off

Rich Mountain cut-off

Beautiful view of the Valley

Cable Mill Visitor Center & exhibit

Tipton Place (historic homestead)

View of Cades Cove Valley

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