Although both motorized and non-motorized visitors are welcomed on
the loop road, bicyclists and pedestrians can take advantage of
the paved loop on Wednesday and Saturday mornings until 10:00 a.m.
from May to September, when the loop road is closed to motorized
vehicles. Park officials recommend that cyclists wear helmets and
both bicycles and helmets may be rented through the Cades Cove
Campground store. Hardy bicyclists will want to tour the loop in
full, but families may want to shorten the trip by taking the
shortcuts through Sparks and Hyatt Lane. Bicycles may not be
ridden on trails or off designated roads.
motorized
vehicles. Park officials recommend that cyclists wear helmets and
both bicycles and helmets may be rented through the Cades Cove
Campground store. Hardy bicyclists will want to tour the loop in
full, but families may want to shorten the trip by taking the
shortcuts through Sparks and Hyatt Lane. Bicycles may not be
ridden on trails or off designated roads.