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

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

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3.3

(14)

64

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

04:36

64.3km

930m

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: August 18, 2026

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After 30.1 km for 231 m

After 30.5 km for 217 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

9.05 km

The Townsend Wye

Highlight • River

Confluence of the two Little Rivers.

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2

21.4 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, …

Tip by

3

27.1 km

Beautiful view of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

30.4 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.

Tip by

34.6 km

Valley View

Viewpoint

6

36.3 km

View of the Mountains from Lone Grove

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you pedal along Cades Cove Loop Road, you'll pass a parking lot at Lone Grove which offers up uninterrupted views of the lush green mountains. In the spring this …

Tip by

48.7 km

Rich Mountain # 2

Viewpoint

8

63.6 km

Townsend-Sunshine Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

64.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

16.3 km

5.64 km

138 m

110 m

102 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

11.1 km

423 m

110 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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