Rich Mountain Road begins in Cades Cove. It is a one-way, dirt road up the mountain, but the views are gorgeous; especially in the Spring. You can see all over the Cove during the drive.
Views of Cades Cove:
A small waterfall seen on the drive up the mountain:
Rich Mountain Road comes out just above Townsend. Just after you get onto the paved road, you will see this chimney covered in vines:
Rich Mountain Road isn't a very well-traveled road, but, if you're not interested in going around Loop Road, it is a nice alternative.
You are making me miss Tennessee so much...I'd move back in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteWe still have snow on top of our Mountains.
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Fun theme! And pretty mountains, even if they aren't like ours out west :D
ReplyDeleteRebecca at The Ninja Librarian
Such great pics! I especially liked the ones of the little creek. I could almost hear it burbling through the photographs! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary. Just5 doing some blog hopping and checking out some other AtoZers. Beautiful photos .
ReplyDeleteThe road less traveled offers wonderful views! I think I would want to drive it!
ReplyDeletebetty
Another one I haven't seen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful area!!!!
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