This is my sixth year visiting the Smoky Mountains with my family and it is my first time going on this tour. The trip was absolutely amazing. I have been up the mountain to Clingman's Dome so many times that I was looking for something new to do and suggested this to my family after visiting Trip Advisor (we also... more

My family and I have visited Gatlinburg for the last six or seven summers. We have been at least 10 times total. I have heard of Roaring Fork Motor Trail, but not too much about it. This past summer, we went for the first time. It was AMAZING. We stumbled upon a mother bear with her three cubs. The cubs... more

This was a beautiful ride, with the fall's foliage to add a magestic feel to it. We stopped for a hike at Grotto falls (nice, not at all difficult). This part of the park isn't too crowded, though you have to return through Gatlinburg and the traffic there is a pain (avoid the main street and go on sideways back... more

This motor trail states it is only 6 miles long, but it seemed longer. Which was a good thing because it was so breath taking it was unbelieveable. We hiked up the trail to the Grotto Falls which was 1.2 miles one way. It did not seem like that long because of all of the scenery around. Before we started... more

This was a beautiful drive through a serene forest with babbling brooks, waterfalls, and wildlife. The road can be narrow, but its well worth the trip. We even saw a bear cub. We had stopped to look around and my husband told our son that we might see a bear. Next thing we knew, there was a bear cub roaming... more

I have a 3 year old so LONG get out of the car alot trips are difficult. We loves this, the mountain road was narrow and Im scared to death driving them but this was great. It was all 1 way except the end when you reached the outskirts of town. We got to stop and hike if we wanted... more

Roaring fork is a driving trail through part of the Smokies. It is a very easy drive but will have significant traffic. There are several walking/hiking trails you can take with trailheads here. This was one of my favorite spots to go especially on rainy days because the thick trees will partially keep you dry. more

This senic road is beautiful.This was our faviorte thing that we did. Get there early & take your time.!(Roads & parking lot's for trails get crowed fast.Roaring fork is such a pretty drive, there are little waterfalls everywhere, you dont even have to get out & hike to see them.We did do the grotto falls hike,About an hour each way... more

Each year we drive the Roaring Fork tour. It is as quick or long as you wish to make it. This July 2009 we hiked to Grotto Falls. The 1.2 mile trip sounds easy but it is all up hill and a challenge for those of us who don't exercise. The end result was beautiful! Our kids loved the old... more