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28 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This road is beautiful but I've ridden it three times now and I've given up. It's just sooo popular that the traffic always makes it unbearable. You spend the whole time 10 feet from some family SUV going 35 mph and it ruins it.

4000 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Chances are good that if you've been down TN/NC then you've been on this road. It's not that the road is bad, it's probably properly fun if you can get it to yourself, but as it's one of the main highways over the mountains, chances are slim to none that you're ever going to see it without traffic, especially with the traffic that places like Pigeon Forge get these days, due to tourism. Lots of nice views, nice to cruise on, just a low probability for spirited riding.

3736 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Slingshot

As stated the main highway over the mountain connecting Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge to Cherokee/Maggie Valley area. Entirely too much traffic for me, our last time on it we were stuck behind someone, I'd say 9-10 vehicles back putting around 15-20-25 mph the whole way from Gatlinburg to Cherokee/BRP and they would NOT pull over, the line of traffic behind us was as far as I could see. We were trying to get back to Maggie to beat the weather, didn't happen, very frustrating. Ya know the scenery is nice and all, usually lots of Elk just past visitor center in Cherokee where you get on the Parkway, but for me... would not ride this unless I absolutely had to, way too congested.

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

It's a great ride if you can get there when there isn't much traffic. Early in the morning seemed to be best for me, there will still be traffic from people out to see the sunrise, but not nearly as bad later in the day. Take a jacket, even if it's warm at the bottom it can get cool at the higher elevations.

80 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Great scenery, Be sure to stop at Clingmans Done, 2nd highest Mountain East of the Missippi River.

19 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great scenery and some amazing switchbacks

89 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great road!!! Watch for elk near the Cherokee end! I have ridden this road several times, be ready for some cooler weather the higher you go, even in Summer. Great little side trip at the "top" to Clingmans Dome also. This is a fun road!!!!

72 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

When going to the Smoky Mountains you will most likely drive on this road. Please keep in mind the traffic all year round. Make sure you stop a time or three to take in the sights.

80 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great road between Gatlinburg and Cherokee N.C. Very scenic between Gatlinburg and Newfound Gap.

327 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This should be in the top 25 rides on the east coast.

38 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

A really nice ride up into Gatlinburg. Being from the midwest, Gatlinburg reminds me of the Wisconsin Dells. It's a good trip piece of a great day if you take the Helbender to the Dragon to the Cherohala Skyway!

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice Ride!

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Heavy traffic during vacation season. Beautiful views.

11 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I took this one slow to take in all the beautiful scenery.. Lots of spots to pull over to let the angry caged folks pass.

29 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great ride except for traffic.

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful scenery, relaxing ride.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

took 2 bikes/ 3 people up from Cherokee to Gatlinburg. It was a nice scenic ride, there was some salt and gravel on the road, due to snow 3 days prior. A lot of looky-loos pulled over on either side of the road due to a bear, which isn't a bad thing just something to be mindful of if you choose to take this route. Its worth it!

40 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I love this road! I grew up in the area and love riding this from Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, NC! It is scenic, has plenty of twisties and is just plain fun!!

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If not for the construction going on this would have been one of my favorite rides the Smokie Mountains.

31 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It's a nice ride if the traffic isn't bad

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

beautiful scenery

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Best to ride it on a non holiday / weekend if possible. It gets very crowded, but it's a beautiful and enjoyable ride regardless.

36 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Through the park, great views, good road but park may be busy so watch for sudden stops. Hairpin turns and switchbacks along with gentle curves

127 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

sweet

127 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

too many people! I LOVE the west!

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Top of the line.

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice!

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great place to ride.

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode this starting in Cherokee, NC. As we entered Great Smokey Mountains, we saw a herd of elk. All through the Great Smokey Mountains, we saw turkeys and other wildlife. Smooth roads and beautiful scenery.

35 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Fun road. Picked up traffic near Gatlinburg

26 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Scenic but very slow paced and heavy traffic

124 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

It's worth riding if you've never done it. It's in a high tourist area so often times there is a lot of traffic. When traffic is low very nice ride and beautiful scenery.

144 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Beautiful ride to Cherokee where you can get on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

61 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Everybody is on this road.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I didn’t take route 441 to Gatlinburg from Deals Gap. I took the tail of the Dragon and went north west then East. I don’t remember the route #’s but it was beautiful, and I could cruise at the same time on a snake like road. I kept a speed of 45 to 50 for about 15 miles because the road allowed me to do so. The weather was iffy so I went back the same way and got caught in a terrible storm right on the Dragon. I was on the edge of my seat. I was staying at Deals Gap Motorcycle Lodge. Very nice place I might add. The next time I return I want to ride the Cherohala Skyway, I’m told it’s 43 miles of beautiful riding. Route 143/165. From Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN.

110 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Less traffic on weekdays

262 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I submitted this route to MCR and always enjoy taking it through GSMNP when I'm in the area.

66 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Get on it in the morning, stay away noon-5p too many looky-lous. It's pretty be ready for upto a 20 degree change in temps from Gatlinburg.

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful scenery, but very congested. Don’t drove it if you’re in a hurry. Be patient and enjoy the ride.

58 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Last rode 8/9/2019 (Friday, around noon). TRAFFIC. Bumper-to-bumper, slow-moving traffic. The road was in great condition, the views are good, plenty of places to pull off and enjoy the park with thousands of your friends. But not a good time on a motorcycle, especially if you are just passing through.

7 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great ride, lots of neat little twisties and chances to pull a knee out if you fancy that kind of riding.

126 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great road A+

664 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful national park. Took side roads to Cades Cove and to Clingman's Dome, too. Bear crossed our path on the way up to the Dome. Stop and take a walk on the Appalachian Trail. Being it's the main road in the park, it is busy, but still lots of beautiful scenery and sweeping curves.

108 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Beautiful ride seen Elks and Bears

51 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode this about 6 months after my wife started riding her own bike. great ride, but a little scary for a beginner. she did great and we had a great time!

73 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

love the views, sometimes a little busy

73 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great road except for the dreaded four wheel cages. Too many even on weekdays. Still worth riding.

10 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Always a great ride from Cherokee over to Gatlinburg to pick up some moonshine. Don’t forget to stop by Klingman’s Dome at the border between NC and TN.

99 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Road as part of my Diamondback 226A and Devil's Whip during Labor Day Weekend 2020

53 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

beautiful ride even get to see some elk standing in the road ,,