People travel from all over the world in order to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They should not be forced to suffer through pothole after pothole. And so we must endure the temporary closure of the Cades Cove Loop Road, with an eye toward everyone’s comfort and safety. May the new and improved roads be smooth rides!

In the meantime, there are plenty of delightful activities in and around our lodging Smoky Mountains. Two of our favorite activities at this time of year are to wander the grounds of the inn and cuddle by the fire.

Roads closed between March 1 and May 21, 2010 are: Cades Cove Loop Road, Forge Creek Road, Parson Branch Road, and Rich Mountain Road.

Trailheads Affected are: Abrams Falls Trail, Cooper Road Trail, Gregory Bald Trail, Gregory Ridge Trail, Hannah Mountain Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, and Rabbit Creek Trail.