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Such a cool tide. You ride with cars unless you come when they open only to cyclers in the summer. However cars are generally moving very slow. Great way to see wildlife! We saw a black bear and turkey!

Black bear in lower right of frame. Please don't get this close! My mistake, fortunately she didn't spook.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, particularly Cades Cove, is recognized for its stunning views, diverse flora and fauna, and large crowds. The 11-mile loop at Cades Cove (actually 9.98 miles) is closed to automobile traffic on Wednesdays during the summer to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists, including e-bikes. Expect significant crowds unless you visit at dawn.

The viewpoint off the side of the road is a great place to see wildlife and look at some of the higher summits on this side of the park. Being such a humid valley, clouds often hang low in the mornings and create a thick mist.

The Tipton Place homestead is a historical farm and property that was originally constructed in the 1820s. The original owner of these structures actually owned a good bit of property in Cades Cove and sold it for a big profit. The entire Cades Cove loop is filled with history of homesteading and farming in the valley.

This is a lovely 7.7-acre pond that is located near the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. In fact, the greenway runs right alongside the pond. The views of the pond are great, and it is a popular place for bird watchers.

Greenbelt Lake is the centerpiece of Bicentennial Greenbelt Park and can be circled using both sides of the Maryville Greenbelt. The Alcoa Greenway is another paved bike trail that connects to this path not far from here.

Tucker Springs is a small spring by a large rock wall just off of the Maryville Greenbelt, a popular multi-use path. This is a nice place to pause on your ride, and it's easy to find because there is a historical marker sign.