Foothills
Parkway.

The Smokies fill the horizon. The road clears your head.

Best stretch17 miles

SurfacePaved

SkillIntermediate

Rider score4.47 / 5

Why ride it

Big views. Clean road. No clutter.

This parkway segment runs from Walland to US 129 with Smoky Mountain and Tennessee Valley overlooks. No driveways or stoplights break the flow.

Go early.

Beat traffic and catch better light.

Use the overlooks.

The view is half the reason to ride.

Check park alerts.

Weather can close mountain roads.

Build a mountain weekend.

Pair it with nearby East Tennessee roads.