When it comes to experiencing all the beauty of a Tennessee fall, you need to make sure you truly indulge in a leaf-peeping road trip. The state fairly explodes with stunning colors of red, orange and brown throughout the autumn season, and there’s no better way to experience the entire scope of the state than a drive through its most-eastern part. Here, we’ve put together a quick route that will take you by some of the larger cities and grand vistas that hide in the Great Smoky Mountains. Fall in love with fall all over again, Tennessee. You live in the greatest state for autumnal indulgence.
Here’s a rough map that may help as you plan your day in the Great Smoky Mountains. Happy leaf-peeping, Tennessee!
GoogleMaps Here’s the best map available for your trip through the Great Smoky Mountains!
Tim Lumley - Flickr The Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the most beautiful autumnal vistas in the south. Come here to experience the incredible beauty of the south, shared by both Tennessee and North Carolina.
wirwuenscheneinbierinternationalereisegesellschaft - Flickr Although there are many ways to experience the mountains, we highlight some of the best by way of this short and sweet road trip through the mountains. We’ll hit up a few favorite spots, and you can be sure to indulge in all sorts of roadside views along the way.
Matthew Paulson - Flickr Roaring Fork Motor Trail got its name from the gorgeous mountain stream known as Roaring Fork and it boasts both a loop road and a hiking trail for folks looking to indulge in a bit of beauty.
Mark - Flickr Newfound Gap, of course, is shared by both North Carolina and Tennessee. It’s a mountain pass that’s located a whole mile high and it remains one of the most beautiful roadways to traverse in the autumn time.
Tim Lumley - Flickr Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, and it boasts some of the most incredible views in the national park. At 6,643 feet high, it’s hard to miss a thing from up there. Keep in mind that you’ll have to park and walk roughly a half-mile to get all the way to the top!
Olin Gilbert/Flickr The stunning valley of Cades Cove is surrounded by mountains, easily visited by car and boasting some of the most incredible autumnal views in the Smokies.
Tim Lumley - Flickr Will you be wandering the mountain passes this fall? There’s really nothing more beautiful than a moment out in the grand beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains come October.
Make sure you keep this map in your back pocket, folks. It’ll help your grand adventure through the mountains!
GoogleMaps
Here’s the best map available for your trip through the Great Smoky Mountains!
Tim Lumley - Flickr
The Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the most beautiful autumnal vistas in the south. Come here to experience the incredible beauty of the south, shared by both Tennessee and North Carolina.
wirwuenscheneinbierinternationalereisegesellschaft - Flickr
Although there are many ways to experience the mountains, we highlight some of the best by way of this short and sweet road trip through the mountains. We’ll hit up a few favorite spots, and you can be sure to indulge in all sorts of roadside views along the way.
Matthew Paulson - Flickr
Roaring Fork Motor Trail got its name from the gorgeous mountain stream known as Roaring Fork and it boasts both a loop road and a hiking trail for folks looking to indulge in a bit of beauty.
Mark - Flickr
Newfound Gap, of course, is shared by both North Carolina and Tennessee. It’s a mountain pass that’s located a whole mile high and it remains one of the most beautiful roadways to traverse in the autumn time.
Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, and it boasts some of the most incredible views in the national park. At 6,643 feet high, it’s hard to miss a thing from up there. Keep in mind that you’ll have to park and walk roughly a half-mile to get all the way to the top!
Olin Gilbert/Flickr
The stunning valley of Cades Cove is surrounded by mountains, easily visited by car and boasting some of the most incredible autumnal views in the Smokies.
Will you be wandering the mountain passes this fall? There’s really nothing more beautiful than a moment out in the grand beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains come October.
If you’re looking for more fun in the heart of Tennessee, you should check out the most haunted campground in the state. It has a crazy back story!
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Address: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAAddress: Newfound Gap, Tennessee 37738, USAAddress: Clingmans Dome, North Carolina 28713, USA
