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View of Bates Mountain – Covered Bridge Over the River loop from Little River

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View of Bates Mountain – Covered Bridge Over the River loop from Little River

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(6514)

19,027

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View of Bates Mountain – Covered Bridge Over the River loop from Little River

02:36

50.4km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.06 km

View of Bates Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep looking out between the trees for gorgeous views as the road climbs (or descends if you're going in the lucky direction!).

Tip by

2

13.1 km

View of the Great Smoky Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the road passes under Rocky Mountain a viewpoint opens up which takes your breath away. It is especially beautiful in the autumn when the reds, golds and burnt oranges of the season make the scenery come alive.

Tip by

3

13.2 km

Rocky Mountain

Highlight • Summit

4

38.3 km

Covered Bridge Over the River

Highlight • Bridge

B

50.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

10.4 km

5.35 km

3.07 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

48.4 km

2.12 km

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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