tho there are certainly less vistas to view here than in Cade's Cove, which we did a day or two earlier, it was still just incredibly beautiful in it's own way... more trees and streams, more like a rainforest almost, than the open fields and mountain views in Cade's Cove. and no, we didn't see any wildlife. but, we did... more

Yes, it's a narrow road, but... not hard to navigate at all. Was just there last week and TONS of wild flowers everywhere. Definitely a goregous drive and take the time to wander down to Roaring Fork "creek?" Interesting farmsteads and had the pleasure of seeing a black bear right next to the road at the very beginning of the... more

First, pay the dollar and buy the booklet at the start of the motor trail. This is one for the family to see! We just loved how Roaring Fork lets you drive right through the middle of what brings all of us to the Smokies. Be sure to stop and park at marker # 9 and walk back up the... more

This was my second trip to Gatlingburg in 2 months and I wish I had known this existed on our first trip. The first trip we took the kids and hung out downtown spending money. 2nd trip we took without the kids and found this listed in the hotel book under points of interest . I can't wait to go... more

My husband and I decided to do the Motor Nature trail one night when we were in Gatlinburg in September 2008. We had noticed it on prior trips, but didn't really consider it previously. The entrance to the motor trail was right around the corner from our hotel, the Sidney James. After staring at the sign for the Motor Nature... more

Take this about an hour before sunset. We did and saw bears from a distance at 4 places. more

We just got back from our vacation in Gatlinburg. We took this Roaring Forks Motor Route for the first time and loved it! The road is very narrow and to the man who said he didn't think there were any guard rails anywhere: there weren't lol. There were a couple of places that made me a bit nervous. My hubby... more

I drove this road with out doing much research on it first. I was not prepared for the very small road that you drive on. I was also not prepared for the length of the road and that you can only drive at a max of 10 miles per hour and even then it is usually not that much. There... more

We drove here last fall after taking the drive through Cades Cove. We were so excited to see a mother bear and her TWO cubs!! Then a little further up the road we saw two bear cubs playing in the top of trees! The drive was relatively easy and not too crowded except in the places where the bears were.... more