Parson Branch Road (Trail)
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Parson Branch Road is a scenic, 8-mile, one-way gravel road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that connects the Cades Cove loop to the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). It is a historic route featuring multiple shallow water crossings and dense forest canopy, and while high-clearance 4WD or Adventure Motorcycle is recommended, stock vehicles can often make the journey.
Parson Branch Road is a scenic, 8-mile, one-way gravel road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that connects the Cades Cove loop to the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). It is a historic route featuring multiple shallow water crossings and dense forest canopy, and while high-clearance 4WD or Adventure Motorcycle is recommended, stock vehicles can often make the journey.