We drove the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail for the first time during a recent visit to Gatlinburg. If I remember correctly, you turn at traffic light #8 and head up the mountain, following the signs to the trail.

The Motor Trail itself is a paved, one way road that takes its name from the Roaring Fork Creek, which it borders for part of the drive. We found the informational pamphlet, available on the honor system at the beginning of the drive, to be very helpful, giving descriptions about the forests and sites along the way. The old roadway is still discernable at one of the homesteads, and now I better understand why Knoxville was a several days journey.

The road is typical for the area, twisty and steep both up and down. There are a few trailheads along the way. We didn't get out of the car as much as usual since we were trying to make lunch at Ma's Kitchen (just missed it, darn it.) I'd like to take the Trail again in spring or fall, and get off the road to explore it more.