Best Bike Trails in the Smokies

Biking through the Great Smoky Mountains is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of this park. You can see sites that others miss and get up close and personal with nature. You can cover a lot of ground when biking but before you head out on this adventure you’ll need to choose the trail best suited for your family. In order to determine which one would be best you’ll need to consider the terrain and how long it will take to get through the trail.

Some of the trails will have steep inclines so if you’re not in good physical condition, you should probably avoid these. Others will be flatter and easier to travel. These will be the better choice for families with young children.

The best bike trails in the Smokies are listed below:

• Cades Cove Loop Road- This is the most popular trail that offers the biker eleven miles (one-way) of scenery that includes a lush valley, fields and mountains along with several log homes, barns, churches and other historic buildings that date back to the late nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century.
• Mills Park and Bear Mountain- This is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a nice peaceful ride along a trail that’s not rough and difficult to travel. It’s filled with lots of excellent sights and scenery for the whole family to enjoy.
• Townsend Bicycle Trail- This one is a great choice for bikers of all skill levels. It has three underpasses and stretches for nine miles. It’s filled with lots of beautiful scenery and has access to shops, restaurants and even a few motels.
• The Gatlinburg Trail- This is a great trail for families with small children. It stretches for two miles and the terrain is flat and easy to ride on.
• Oconaluftee River Trail- This trail is also great for families and even pets. It’s one and a half miles long and has a few small hills to make it interesting. It runs through the forest and then along the bank of the Oconaluftee River.

Biking through the trails of the Smokies is a great way to see the sights, get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air. It’s an excellent way for families to get closer and bond together while enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in America. You’re sure to have a great time.