US Southeast Great Smokey Mountains Loop

[DangerBear028]

Just wanted to share fun route in East Tennessee. The route is 184 miles and was originally created by GSM Moto Rentals. I have completed this loop on a KLR650 dual sport bike, so I'm sure any 4x4 vehicle will make it. Some sections do get slick after heavy rains. It does include a section of the Tail of the Dragon, which is a blast, but maybe a bit slower in a overland rig.

GSM Cherohola Loop #2

I would check the Great Smokey Mountain Park Service for any road closures prior to going. GSMPS
Seasonal Road Schedule - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
There are many Campsites along the route as well.

Hope to see some of ya'll out there!

Enjoy

 

[justjames]

How much of this is dirt?

 

[DangerBear028]

It is around 75miles (of ~180) off pavement. I just checked, and Parsons Branch road is currently closed, so you would have to re-route to avoid it. Hope this helps!

 

[justjames]

It is around 75miles (of ~180) off pavement. I just checked, and Parsons Branch road is currently closed, so you would have to re-route to avoid it. Hope this helps!

Good info, thank you!

 

[BillyBeards]

Has anyone run this route or anywhere near it lately?
We've had some plans change for about a week from now and maybe end up in this area.

Thanks!

 

[justjames]

Has anyone run this route or anywhere near it lately?
We've had some plans change for about a week from now and maybe end up in this area.

Thanks!

If you do this route, please post your thoughts when you return.

 

[BillyBeards]

If you do this route, please post your thoughts when you return.

I will for sure.I’m most curious about the off road portions and how I will do in my stock Jeep.
I guess I’ll find out in real time.

 

[justjames]

My guess is you will be fine unless there are washouts.

 

[England80]

Would love to ride this loop with a group of people if anyone is interested!

 

[HeelsFan72]

Anyone run this route?

 

[BillyBeards]

Unfortunately our plans got changed and we never got to it.

 

[Jim SoG]

Can you post a GPX for this?

 

[Ronin1057]

Has anyone done this route lately? If so, how was it?

 

[Patrickellis751]

Interested in this route as well! Any personal experiences, or gxp file would be great!

 

[Ronin1057]

I’d be glad to do this route, I’m not far from the Smokey Mountains

 

[justjames]

Interested in this route as well! Any personal experiences, or gxp file would be great!

Here's the file that was linked in the OP.

GPX viewer

 

[Patrickellis751]

Thanks Justjames!

 

[Ronin1057]

Thank you justjames!

 

[G_Rapids]

Curious if anyone has run this in a 4x4 yet?