Parson Branch Road, a Road Less Traveled in the Great Smoky Mountains National

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Parson Branch Road, a Road Less Traveled in the Great Smoky Mountains National

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Күн бұрын

Now is your chance to travel a part of Smoky Mountain’s history. Parson Branch Road has reopened after a 6-year closure due to damaged trees and road construction.
Parson Branch Road is a historic, gravel road that follows a route traveled by Smoky Mountain people for more than 180 years. It ran through an area of the former community called Chestnut Flats. The road provided a significant commerce route for Cades Cove residents, including direct access to the Little Tennessee River for trading goods.
Cades Cove resident Russell Gregory was appointed by Blount County to oversee construction of the road in order to provide access from the cove to what is now Highway 129 and it was completed in 1838. Parson Branch Road can be reached by taking Forge Creek Road near the visitor’s center in Cades Cove.
High clearance vehicles are recommended for traveling Parson Branch Road. Motorhomes, buses, vans longer than 25 feet, and passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited. The road is open seasonally, from around April to November each year.
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@motorhead1884 Ай бұрын

I rode it 1st weekend of june on my z125 mostly one handed. 😂😂😂 its a fun road

@TealOxAdv Ай бұрын

We were there in May as well. It’s a nice peaceful ride.

@Ridesaway24 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a beautiful day to be in the mountains.

@TealOxAdv 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely was. It is always good to be in the mountains.

@bryanjohnson5803 Жыл бұрын

Thank goodness we had a jeep. The traffic backup on the loop just outside the visitors center was horrendous. Glad we were able to make that right turn and exit the park on a fun and beautiful drive to return to Bryson City.

@TealOxAdv Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Cades Cove traffic can be pretty bad at times. We love Parson Branch and Rich Mountain Roads for the escape route and views.

@jasoncolemanarizonaloanoff1574 Жыл бұрын

Was looking for some Jeep adventures for April!! Thank you

@TealOxAdv Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@1granma 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I found PB in the early 80's. I endure the cc traffic to get there. So glad we can enjoy this again. And the roads look much better than way back when. I no longer have 4wd, will my new Nissan truck make it or are some crossings risky in the small truck? Headed there in a few days.

@TealOxAdv 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response, we too have driven PB several times over the years starting in the 80s. Regarding your Nissan, I believe you should be able to unless the trail,has been degraded by some of the rain they’ve had recently. It may be worth asking a ranger before starting down the road.

@ArbitraryLifestyle Ай бұрын

Sucks this is a damn one-way road. Would be an amazing entrance for us Chattanoogans.

@TealOxAdv Ай бұрын

Yes, it would be nice to enter that way. Especially coming in halfway around the loop.

@jrlsports9490 Жыл бұрын

It was the Friends of the Smokies who assisted the NPS in the road clearing and improvements.

@TealOxAdv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@timflaherty2731 5 ай бұрын

How would something like a subaru or honda crv do on this trail?

@TealOxAdv 5 ай бұрын

They should be fine. It’s mostly a gravel road with one hill that gives some people a problem. It can get rutted at times, but should be manageable.

@timflaherty2731 5 ай бұрын

@@TealOxAdv Thanks! Really enjoy your videos.

@TealOxAdv 5 ай бұрын

@timflaherty2731 Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. We think you will enjoy the ride up there if you go. Make sure to check for seasonal closures before you go. The road is closed for winter.

@RiverValleyOverland 2 жыл бұрын

2 weeks I am in Gatlinburg for a few days and will have some free time. Locals, where from Gatlinburg are some trails? Wanting to take some folks out in the Gladiator. Thanks for any response. Gaia is preferred if you will.

@TealOxAdv 2 жыл бұрын

Outdoors in the Smokies is a great private off-road park nearby in Cosby (we have a couple of videos from there). The trail to Buzzards Roost and Harmen’s Den is not too far as well. Either DM us or send an email to ronusar1981@gmail.com and we can share some files for use in Gaia.

@TealOxAdv Жыл бұрын

GPX files sent.

@philchigges2955 9 күн бұрын

could you ride a mini bike there?

@TealOxAdv 9 күн бұрын

These are considered a legal road and all vehicles must be licensed and registered. If the mini bike meets that criteria, I am not aware of any other restrictions.