Located just an hour and 20 minutes drive south of the city of Knoxville and situated in the far west corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove provides park patrons with the perfect mix of scenic views, stunning protected wildlife and accessibility for all. With a world renowned 11 mile paved loop, open to bikes only dawn-10:30am, Wednesday & Saturday from May to late September. This is a perfect ride for riders of any skill level or experience to immerse themselves in the beautiful foggy hills of eastern Tennessee. Cades Coves is the perfect stop for anyone looking for unrivaled wildlife observation opportunities, a rich local history or simply another amazing location to ride your bicycle.