Roaring Fork, Tennessee, United States
5.0 (1.326 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nature & Wildlife Areas
Gorgeous Views
Definitely worth driving through Roaring Fork! A one way drive through the Smoky Mountains with so much to see! We went over several bridges and were able to enjoy Little Pigeon Stream before it became an actual river. There are several old abandoned structures from yesteryear to explore and appreciate. There are are few great spots to stop and take a photo of downtown Gatlinburg from above the town. We were intent on seeing a bear, but we never did locate one, but several others I talked with did see a bear. Take it all in, it’s breathtaking.
Address
Historic Nature Trail Road, Tennessee, United States.
Website
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/roaringfork.htm
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:03
User Ratings
5.0 based on (1.326 reviews)
Reviews
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5Curiouspb 5:00 PM Jul 23, 2021
Leave pets and loud vehicles off of the loop if you want to see wildlife!
Scenery is stunning, wildlife is plentiful and beautiful. Depending on time of day and the time of year you will need to have some patience if traveling at a busy time. I also suggest doing this both in the morning and in the evening and on different days for a different set of photo opportunities. I suggest pulling over if you encounter animals and pull over far enough so others can pass or pull over behind you see wildlife. However, I do understand sometimes you must stop in the roadway. In our case a bear walked right in front of our car. We had absolutely zero choice in pulling over and we simply just had to stop. On the same trip through a little while later a doe was trying to cross the road so we stopped so she could cross. You have to respect the wildlife and the cars behind you must understand. Obviously in either of those circumstances if the animals were in the background heading towards the road we would have pulled over. So you must be understanding, courteous. Try to be aware of others and your surroundings. Another important note: If you want to see wildlife - a bear and her cubs... DO NOT travel in overly loud vehicles like motorcycles, spiders, can ams etc. - Why?? They are loud and keep the wildlife at bay. Yes I love motorcycles and we have them in our household. Another tip, if you want to see wildlife ... DO NOT bring your family dog. Why? Dogs bark and scare off the animals and also keep them away. Yes, I am a dog lover and previous dog owner. Just stating facts. Do not ruin the chance for others to see wildlife, be considerate!
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4sj0iner 5:00 PM Jul 31, 2022
Very nice
We were here on a Tuesday in July and thought that it would be a little less crowded and it wasnt bad for the drive (which is wonderful). We intended to go hiking to some falls but found that the parking was full with people waiting to park ahead of us we decided to skip the hike and instead found parking on a nice stream and spent the next hour letting our grandkids splash around . The drive itself is very nice and we will plan to go again during slower time to enjoy hiking .
