Smoky Mountain Driving Tour:   Rich Mountain Road

Distance: 7 miles one way

The Rich Mountain Road is across from the Missionary Baptist Church on Cades Cove Loop Road. It's a one - way gravel road, extending to the park boundary near Townsend.

After 3.4 miles, you'll come to a spectacular overlook, where you can see the entire cove and The Primitive Baptist Church. Don't you dare leave without taking a few pictures.

From 1830 'till 1930, Rich Mountain Road was the only northern route to Cades Cove.

But please be careful -- the road is very narrow at several spots and buses, trailers and RV's are not permitted.

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