Cades Cove Bears

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Aug 27, 2024
This is always a must-do when in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We saw bear and turkey during our drive. We love driving through Cades Cove; the scenery there never gets old. Full review by MTB-Illinois
Aug 27, 2024
We just completed driving the Cades Cove Loop. While the scenery is beautiful, the drive is excruciating. In the 11 mile loop, some inconsiderate drivers drove no faster than 5 mph!! Since it’s o… Full review by carolcope
Aug 26, 2024
We visited in the off season. We figured we better check it out while it wasn't busy. No wonder how it can take so long during the busy season. People are not considerate of others in their speed or … Full review by ShannaMoo

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Questions & answers

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Are the roads closed in January?
A:
I personally do not know, but If you go to the Smokie Mountain National Park TN website, it should give you any kind of closing schedule.
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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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