GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed on Sunday, November 10 until 11 a.m. for the Friends of the Smokies annual Loop Lope footrace, according to the National Park Service.

with many making the one-way drive along the 11-mile loop road that surrounds Cades Cove. Though it's paradoxically been called a hidden valley due to its recessed nature, Cades Cove is more an ...

Surrounded by mountains, Cades Cove is an isolated, fertile valley. An 11-mile, one-way loop road surrounds the valley and is one of the best places in the park to view wildlife. Once a hunting ...

Initially, vehicle-free days were set to begin every Wednesday from May 7 to Sept. 24, as listed on the park's website.

During burn operations, they said Cades Cove Loop Road and historic structures in the area will remain open. However, they said there could be brief delays to ensure safety. They also said Sparks ...