Explore our recommended scenic driving routes starting from 379 E Parkway in Gatlinburg, TN, with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover top destinations like Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Newfound Gap Road, Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi), Cades Cove, Elkmont Historic District, and the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, known for its elk viewing areas.
Featured Scenic Drives
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail –
Forest drive with historic cabins, waterfalls, and peaceful mountain streams.
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Little River Gorge Road (The Sinks) –
Scenic river route with waterfall views and multiple photo stops.
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Newfound Gap –
High-elevation mountain drive with panoramic Smoky Mountain views.
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Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) –
Highest point in the Smokies with a short paved walk to a 360° observation tower.
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Cades Cove Loop –
Wildlife viewing, historic churches, and classic open valley scenery.
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Elkmont Historic District –
Historic riverside cabins and a relaxing 2–3 hour exploration stop.
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Oconaluftee Visitor Center (Elk Viewing Area) –
Wide open valley known for elk sightings near Cherokee.
Discover the best UTV trails in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Ride through the Smoky Mountains on scenic routes like Cades Cove and Roaring Fork, all accessible with our street-legal UTV rentals.
Best UTV Trails in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, TN
Explore the best street-legal UTV routes in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These scenic drives are perfect for self-guided adventures, offering mountain views, wildlife spotting, and unforgettable stops along the way.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore more, these routes give you the freedom to experience the Smokies at your own pace.
Cades Cove Loop Road
One of the most popular scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove is an 11-mile loop surrounded by mountains, historic cabins, and open valleys.
This route is ideal for a relaxed ride, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy panoramic views. It’s fully paved, making it perfect for street-legal UTV rentals in Gatlinburg.
Foothills Parkway
Foothills Parkway offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic drives in the Smoky Mountains. This scenic route features sweeping mountain overlooks, smooth paved roads, and incredible sunset views. With our street-legal UTV rentals in Gatlinburg, TN, Foothills Parkway is the perfect drive for families looking to enjoy open-road mountain scenery in comfort.
Townsend
Townsend, often called the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” offers a relaxing scenic drive with beautiful mountain views and light traffic. This route connects to Cades Cove and provides easy access to some of the most picturesque roads in the Smoky Mountains. With our street-legal UTV rentals in Gatlinburg, TN, driving toward Townsend is a smooth and enjoyable way to explore the quieter side of the region.
Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offers panoramic views stretching across Tennessee and North Carolina. The drive to Clingmans Dome features stunning mountain scenery and cool high-elevation air. With a street-legal UTV rental from Gatlinburg, TN, this scenic route becomes an unforgettable mountain adventure perfect for families and sightseeing enthusiasts
Newfound Gap
Newfound Gap Road is one of the most scenic mountain drives in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, connecting Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, North Carolina. This high-elevation route offers panoramic mountain views, scenic overlooks, and cooler mountain air. With our street-legal UTV rentals in Gatlinburg, TN, driving Newfound Gap becomes an unforgettable experience through the heart of the Smokies.
Why these are perfect for UTV rentals
All these routes are:
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accessible with street-legal UTVs
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ideal for self-guided tours
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filled with scenic stops, viewpoints, and photo spots
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suitable for families and first-time riders