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@@michaelmartin5975 I hope you have a great experience when you get the chance to go!

Thanks for checking it out!

Thanks for watching!

It’s definitely not a road I would travel without at least an AWD suv with a bit of ground clearance. The water crossings could be as little as a puddle, or more like you saw in the video. It all depends on how much rain we’ve had. Thanks for checking out the video!

Yes, it is.

Thanks, but you’re pretty much obligated to be nice to me 😉.

@@SilverWolfAdventures , haha. Well, I don’t have to be but you’re pretty awesome so it’s easy to be nice to you.

Thanks for checking out the video, and for the comment too.

It’s good to hear from you. Take care.

Thanks for checking it out. It was very strange. I had that feeling of being watched right up until I left that area.

We had a great time too and enjoyed getting to see everyone again.

Thanks for the update. I know which hill you’re referring to, and I was wondering if it got worse there yet. I’m glad you made it through there ok, and hope you enjoyed the ride!

Not that I’m aware of. As you enter the Great Smoky Mountain National Park from the Townsend, TN entrance you will come upon a T intersection. Turn right there, towards Cades Cove, and continue straight until you are actually on Cades Cove Loop. Once you’re on the Loop, you’ll travel about halfway around the 11 mile loop and you’ll see the only restroom stop on your right. At that point stay straight onto the dirt road. Parson Branch will turn right off of that dirt road just before that dirt road ends.

You enter off of Forge Creek Road. I don’t know if it still is, but it used to be closed November-March.

Thanks! I can’t think of any real sharp drop offs. At the very end there is a short stretch where you can look down toward the water, but it’s not like a straight drop off at the edge of the road. My mom has issues with vertigo and she loves the ride up Tremont.

@@SilverWolfAdventures Thank you so much. Will be heading out to enjoy it in morning. Was going to attempt Rich MTN road but found out is was closed due to issues with a bear

@@beerlover5000 Hope you have a great time!

Yes, it is a one way road. You must enter from Cades Cove Loop and end on U.S. 129

That’s great! Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!

Turning left will take you towards Fontana Dam in North Carolina. You will want to turn right. You’ll go about 8 miles or so (not sure exactly, but that should be close) and you’ll turn right onto the Foothills Parkway. At the end of the Foothills Parkway you’ll come out on Wears Valley Road which takes you back into Pigeon Forge. Thanks for checking out the video!

@@SilverWolfAdventures okay cool. Once I’ve hit Wears Valley I’ll know where I’m at then. Stayed at lot of cabins up in there.

Thanks for checking out the video. Last season the water crossings were almost nonexistent as the weather got hotter and drier. I haven’t had the opportunity to get back out there this season yet. Safe adventures!

Glad to hear it! I haven’t had the opportunity to get over there yet this season. I would like to get over there again before the water crossings dry up again.

Thanks for the comment, and for checking out the video. I hope to make it back out there soon to see the current conditions.

They did a lot of work on it to get it ready to reopen last year. It’s a seasonal road and will reopen next month, around the second weekend in April, I believe. Thanks for checking out the video!

@@SilverWolfAdventures We are visiting in May and plan to travel Parson's Branch and return to Pigeon Forge via the west end of the foothills parkway. Have you traveled the Rich Mountain road, it is a good ride that takes you over to Townsend.

@@fredericktaylor2891 Rich Mountain Rd is always a nice ride too. Have a great time on your travels!

Thank you for the kind words. Parson Branch is currently closed for the season, and scheduled to reopen around April 14th I believe. The last time I had a chance to drive that road, shortly before it closed for the season, it was still in pretty good shape. It only had a couple of spots that were getting a little rough, but not too bad. I plan to try to hit that road again as soon as it opens. Thanks again for checking out the videos!

@@SilverWolfAdventures I finally was able to make it up from Hendersonville ,TN and drive Parson Branch. The videos you posted last season really help me prepare. Although it was rough... we had an awesome time. I also drove tail of the dragon of course... and upper tremont road. I have videos posted of parsons , the dragon and Im currently working on tremont. Were already planning another trip for next year. Thanks again for the driving vids.... keep up the great adventures ! -GLENN

@@GlennsHardWired I’m glad you had a great time! I’ll be sure to check out your videos!

This is in Eastern Tennessee. The entrance to this road is a little bit outside of Townsend, TN. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thank you for checking out the video and for the kind words!

Thank you for the info and for checking out the video! I remember hiking up Prospect Mountain back when I was a teenager. I never knew about this road going all the way up the mountain in the past. Thanks again!

Happy to help. Next time you ride up the highway as you enter the parking areas go to the right towards the SAC towers that you’ll see up on the ridge. If you walk along the edge of the lots you should be able to find the old exit of Big Hollow rd. If you go to the highest section on the rocks at the top, you can find the anchors and base for the fire tower. I remember going up it and visiting with the fire ranger several times as a little kid. Hiked up BHR to get up there that was before the Northway was built. Got some nice vids to watch. Keep it up 👍.

I’m pretty sure the 5 series would make it. I’ve seen a few Subaru Outbacks on the road and seemed to do ok. Keep in mind the road is now closed for the season and will reopen in spring.

This roads is about 8 miles long and end up on US 129 (also called the Tail of the Dragon). It is not open year round, however, and I believe it will be closed around the 14th of November this year. It will reopen in the Spring. Thanks for checking out the video, and best wishes to you and your family!

This is near Townsend, TN

Thanks for checking it out!

Thank you for checking it out! Take care!

Thanks!

Yes, part of the video was recorded on Parson Branch. Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

Beautiful fall ride! I am missing the Smokies! I hear them calling!

@@taradalmatianshaver6828 ME TOO TARA !!!!!

@@SilverWolfAdventures you are welcome Jay. 😊 God bless you both.

@@smokymountainman4964 we will head back one time before the end of the year

That could be true. My guess is that they had to fix the road to get the trucks in there that they used to clean out the dead trees, and that there will be little to no maintenance done to the road itself now that the trees are cleaned out, and it will get more challenging as time goes on.

its supposed to be one way

Thank you for the kind words. It is a one way road, so chances are slim of meeting oncoming traffic, unless you encounter someone that just blatantly disregards the signs. Your vehicle should do well, and I hope you have a great time!

Jay I might have told you this before but my brother used to live on Lake George in New York not to far from Ticonderoga

Ummm….no. I find those stories a little hard believe.

This is in the Smoky Mountain National Park off of Cades Cove Loop. East Tennessee, almost bordering North Carolina.