Bicycle Riding in Cades Cove:
Early morning bike rides are offered in Cades Cove every Wednesday and Saturday morning from May 10 - Sept 27. The loop road is closed to motor vehicles until 10AM. Bike rentals begin at 7AM on those days. Rental rates are $3.25 per hour, $16.25 per day (per bike). Bike Rental House April - May and Sept-Oct are 9AM-2:30PM (return before 5PM); June-Aug 9AM-4:30PM (return before 7PM). 865-448-9034
Bicycle Routes:
Ellejoy Jaunt
Location: NE Blount County, Tennessee
Length: 20.5 miles - or shorter route 10.5 miles
- Type Road: Good paved surface; some hills
- Features: Scenic farmland, panoramic mountain views, mountain stream, historic site
ACCESS: 6 miles from Chamber of Commerce, Maryville. From Church Street parking lot exit, turn left on Church Street; turn right on Washington (US 321 North); continue on Lamar Alexander Parkway 5 miles; left on Tuckaleechee Pike 1.7 miles to Coulter Bridge.
LITTLE RIVER RUN
- Location: E Blount County, Tennessee
- Length: 11 miles one way
- Type Road: Good paved surface; mostly easy grade
- Features: Parallels mountain stream, wild flowers in spring.
ACCESS: 6.5 miles from Chamber of Commerce, Maryville. From Church Street parking lot exit, turn left on Church Street; turn right on Washington (US 321 North); continue on Lamar Alexander Parkway 5 miles; left on Tuckaleechee Pike 1.7 miles to Coulter Bridge.
TOWNSEND BICYCLE TRAIL
- Location: Runs parallel to Hwy US 321 in Townsend, with road signs denoting beginning and end. Townsend Visitors Center on trail.
- Length: Approximately 3 miles
- Type Road: Good paved surface; short hills
- Features: Scenic beauty of area, access to restaurants, shops, motels
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