Fall Drive Through Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail | Black Bears, Short Hikes & Ely’s Mill

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We hope you enjoy this drive through Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail near Gatlinburg Tennessee! Be sure to subscribe here for more videos from the great smoky mountains national park ► bit.ly/3AI411H 🔔

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I am a subscriber, thank you for this beauty of a vid!!

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[@ericfine3904]

Thank you for this. We went this morning and it was AMAZING!! Thank you

[@diamondpaintingwithsweett]

Boiled peanuts are wonderful!!! Wow, what a way to commune with God and nature!❤❤❤

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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is awesome!

[@samsammy6210]

Salted peanuts in a bottle of coke, now that’s made in heaven!😊

[@johnnylogan6780]

We just spent a week in the Smokies, and this is our favorite destination. We do the Roaring Fork loop at least twice a day. We saw a total of 30 bear during our week long visit, most were on this loop. Love your channel, keep the videos coming.

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[@shirleykinney3777]

What I love about your channel is I learn of places I did not know of. So informative. The trees are Beautiful.Thanks

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[@bettysuewyatt6170]

Wow...the leaf colors... Absolutely gorgeous.

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[@OurNationalAdventure]

Looks like a beautiful fall day! Beautiful views.

[@joebrooks3436]

Thanks for the tour, absolutely beautiful

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[@diamondbackking4141]

Great video ! AWSOME colors & views ! Plus wildlife in a perfect day ! Definitely one of your best !!!

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Thanks Diamondback!

[@Paul_Howe0216]

Grotto Falls is one of our favorite hikes. It is the first falls we ever walked to in Gatlinburg. Rainbow falls is a little longer hike, but both are very reasonable. Either one of these trails can take you to Mount LeConte, but we haven't done that one yet.

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Mount LeConte is on our to do list!

[@reneebarrow4697]

Thanks for the ride. I've never seen any bears but have seen deer on there. The colors are beautiful. I had planned a trip this week, but it didn't work out. So, I missed the leaves again. Oh, that's right, you showed them to me. I loved boiled peanuts, regular not cajun.. It's a Southern delicacie.Thanks again for another great video and all your hard work. God Bless. ❤️

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Our pleasure Renee!

[@roberthicks5704]

That's one of our favorite things to do when we come up from North Mississippi every year after Christmas. Luckily we usually see one or more bears. Heading that way the day after Christmas this year as usual. Wish I was there seeing all this beautiful color now. Thanks for such a peaceful and colorful ride along.

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[@thecoolestdad]

I can't remember when or how I found out about Roaring Fork Road trail. But I absolutely love it. I try to drive it each trip up there, but our last trip up there about 4 years ago, we didn't drive it. We stopped at that general store and got a jar of dilly beans. So good. Oh and I also love boiled peanuts. I grew up eating them and still love them.

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[@kathymashburn1974]

Thanks for showing us this trail! My sister and I did this a couple of weeks ago and loved it! We stopped at that area that you said you had never been too before & saw the beautiful Mountain View that you saw. We also stopped and hiked Grotto Falls. It’s only a 1.4 mile hike one way, however it is uphill all the way! It has a 585 ft elevation and would consider it a moderate hike at a minimum. But the hike is worth it once you get to the falls! We also stopped at Ely’s Mill. At that time they had a beautiful assortment of glass blown Christmas ornaments too!

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Hopefully we can do the hike soon, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@DuaneRussell-jm5rx]

Love the fall foliage. We have been to the area spring, summer and winter seasons so these videos are great. We took a Pink Jeep tour through Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and saw our first bear during the trip. It was the last week of April 2022 and spring views were beautiful also. Thank you Ryan for another great video.

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[@wordgiesworld5483]

We were just there a few weeks ago. We couldn’t get a parking spot at the trailheads, so we didn’t do any hiking. That overlook is beautiful in the summer but it’s beyond words in the fall. Cheers!

[@wordgiesworld5483]

My daughter has hiked to Grotto Falls twice, but not Rainbow. She likes Grotto because the hike is fairly easy and you get to walk behind the falls.

[@smokymountainman4964]

Nothing better than fall in the smokies. 😊

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[@ChrisW-n4y]

What a beautiful neighborhood! Thank you for sharing!

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[@KentuckyGirl]

🍁🍂⛰️Love it 🥰 love it🥰

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[@katherinejohnson0415]

I'm a fan of grotto falls more than rainbow. Rainbow gains much more elevation and is more difficult. Grotto is much more manageable, so it's more enjoyable.

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[@SmokeyMountainDreamer]

We love the motor trail, it is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking us along. We love boiled peanuts.

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Our pleasure SMD!

[@derekk6906]

Nice seeing those Table Mountain Pines are now nearly 6-7’ foot tall. That area of Roaring Fork on the scenic view short trail you took was burnt in the 2016 fire. The Table Mountain Pine Cones open and release new seeds in a forest fire, very similar to the Jack Pine in the upper Midwest. Nice to see a new forest is born after such destruction and pain.

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[@TheFourbears84]

Thank you for showing these nature things and hiking in the area! We love to hike but never know which trails to take. We don’t want anything strenuous but moderate to easy with great views or falls. Thank you! Love you guys videos. It’s also cool to watch another homeschool family. -- Savannah

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[@donaldnederman]

We saw a momma and her cubs on the Motor Trail a few years back. We are heading there this Thursday for the weekend. We live in Texas but love the Smokies... Thanks for your videos.

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[@debbiefelton6369]

Loving it. Never heard of this and I've lived in Tennessee since I was two weeks old. Debbie

[@Brad_Barker]

Great Video! Glad you took time to show the beauty of Roaring Fork as well as the previous video at Clingmans Dome. Two of my three favorite places with Cades Cove. There’s nothing like watching a sunset at Clingmans Dome when the clouds are right. Always hike to the tower every single night when I am down there just to see it.

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Thanks Brad!

[@kathyg1346]

Absolutely gorgeous! My husband was terrified driving on that road.

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[@triciabain6642]

Grotto Falls was my first hike in the Smokies in December 2017 on our honeymoon. I fell in love with the Smokies, and one day we plan to make it home. Thank you for your videos. We didn’t visit this year, yet, so this helps fill the void. Fall is one of my favorite times of year to visit. Keep the videos coming!!!

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Will do Tricia!

[@plumboss9764]

It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. God's country amazing, TY!

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[@docvose]

Thanks for the nice refreshing break in the middle of my busy work day. That was beautiful.

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[@michellehose1916]

I love the fall in the Smokies…..or any time really lol.

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[@olafpamela]

Just beautiful 😮🍁💛🍂🧡 We always love to do this motor trail ❤ Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤗🍁🍂🧡 God bless

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Our pleasure Pamela!

[@billyreneewintervillenc6285]

Wow Ryan thanks for sharing so beautiful. I love boiled peanuts also and Renee' agrees with Bree.

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The nature trail videos are the so beautiful

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Glad you enjoy them!

[@amberbryant8141]

Wow it’s so beautiful colors leaf 🍂 ❤ Oh my favorite boiled peanut 🥜 so delicious.

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[@Silverfox501]

Thanks for sharing, great video of the journey! Brings back memories!

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[@pinkyswearzadventures]

We saw 5 tonight around 6pm. We were coming back from Cashiers, NC!!!

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Congrats!

[@michaelknight204]

Great video, beautiful fall colors.good job 👍

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Thanks!

[@Debb1963]

Beautiful filming of that area. It's on my bucket list!!!

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Thanks Deb!

[@ameliaedge5253]

Looks like a fun day.

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It was a nice day indeed!

[@samsorrell5189]

Cajun boiled peanuts! Yum,Yum, one more week and were there! Hope we see you ,so we can get a sticker, lol! Blessings! Sam & Pam

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Hope you have a great time! 👍

[@kathyjrat]

Beautiful drive. Thanks for sharing

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[@johnhuffman1744]

Thanks for the video Ryan....Kaylee and I hope to be able to do this drive next week when we will be there.

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Our pleasure, hopefully you can!

[@dwighthenry1647]

Boiled peanuts are greater if you find American ones. Lots of guys are getting them imported from Mexico (cheaper). Virginia peanuts are so much bigger and better tasting.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Very beautiful 🤩 fall day on the great Smokey mountains ⛰

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[@smokymountainman4964]

Ryan, what a wonderful adventure. Outside of Cades Cove the Roaring Fork motor nature trail is our favorite drive. Those colors were amazing. So beautiful!! We saw bears at same location. That view from the stopping point was amazing. We have stopped there but never took the hike. Thanks forcsharing this wonderful adventure. The Mountains are absolutely stunning. We also stopped at the mill at the end of the trail. Throughly enjoyed this video.😮

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Like you I love boiled peanuts. Especially when they are fresh and hot

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Glad you enjoyed it SMM!

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[@aliciakay4725]

Wow, never knew about this trail. Will have to go on it next time we are in the area. The fall colors are beautiful!!! I am also not a fan of boiled peanuts. LOL

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[@lorettadurbin4404]

Ive done both and both are worth the walk

[@barbaradudley4083]

Beautiful

[@WeAreStrongwithJesus]

Lovely lovely lovely! And great choice for music! 🎶 ❤

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[@debraallison2552]

Absolutely beautiful day in the neighborhood. I vote Grotto Falls for a nice family hike. Rainbow Falls is stunning but that elevation gain is no joke😛

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[@becaboo211]

Thank you for the amazing ride.

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[@ashleys_sadness]

We have hiked both Rainbow Falls and Grotto. I like grotto because there aren’t as many stairs. A few years ago when we did rainbow falls it was super exhausting for us but we had a 16 year old practically running uphill to keep up with. We may try rainbow falls again. Grotto we’ve done twice and both times it wasn’t crowded.

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Thanks, sounds like i'll try Grotto first with the kiddos!

[@shanbargy2]

Ty 4 video I go every yr but this yr..soo beautiful ❤😊

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[@ResetDoitAgain]

My favorite thing about Gatlinburg. My favorite stop is #14. You can’t see the waterfall unless you stop there get out of the car and turn around.

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We have had very little rain, so I figured I'll feature it in a future drive.

[@ResetDoitAgain]

It’s so beautiful. Better in the Spring, I would imagine. I used to live on River Road, so I went there all the time.

[@EarthTrips]

That motor trail never disappoints! Great video! 🌞🌴

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Thanks ET!

[@WesleyKisorOfficial]

I love boiled peanuts. Probably better than any type of peanut. Well I take that back. I also like roasted peanuts as well.

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[@thelucylady4780]

Thank you, spectacular!!

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[@Siggyroka]

Great video we’re in the park every month,and Roring fork is our favorite drive, so much better than Cades Cove

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Thanks Doglover!

[@randallmcgee6329]

We were there twice last week. Beautiful 😊

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[@becaboo211]

That’s my second favorite ride.

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[@karenfromNH]

Thank you for this one

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[@343jwright5]

Bullhead Trail to The Pulpit is very cool. Not a popular trail but some pretty stellar views to the North and then as you wrap around the back of the ridge, you walk thru where the 🔥 was. Outstanding views to the West and South and Mt. LeConte.

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Will have to go further next time...thanks!

[@carolroth6109]

Leave those beans alone! I tried them and not a fan. Thanks for the drive it was beautiful scenery.

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[@plumboss9764]

Wow

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[@annettefromwisconsin3366]

When my husband and I were in Tennessee we had a couple of bear sightings!!! What truly special moments!! Sorry Brie but I love boiled peanuts ❤

[@derekk6906]

I love Boiled Peanuts also, can’t get them up here in Michigan. Our first stop when arriving is in Wears Valley for Boiled Peanuts at the wood carver, same parking lot as Moonshine distillery. Then we head to Mountain Brothers for the freshly made Pork Rinds… Great way to start a vacation in the South lol.

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[@melindanelson6223]

Where is the Ely Mills Store. We went last month but the road to Grotto falls was closed.

[@biancavera9270]

Curious to know which month you went here and was it toward the end or beginning of the month? We would love to catch these Fall colors!!😍

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This was the end of October.

[@raymondparsons902]

Love boiled peanuts!

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[@debtobias8908]

Tasted them once didn't like them . Beautiful video.

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Thanks Deb!

[@vpeter36]

love boiled peanuts!

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[@jayguidry9993]

What are you using for shots above your vehicle? Drone? Is so what make/model.

[@Tooblessedtobestressed1-h2u]

I absolutely love your videos. My husband and I are planning a trip during Thanksgiving week and your videos has definitely been prepping us. I do have a question are these trails/ mountains mid size car friendly lol ?!

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Thanks Shakara! I did this drive in a large Toyota Tundra Truck with no issues. Hope you have a great time when you come to The Smokies!

[@lieutenantcolumbo7202]

Done both rainbow and grotto and Grotto is by far the better waterfall , grotto4life

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[@timflaherty2731]

If I am in Gatlinburg, do I start on Cherokee Orchard Rd? Is the loop one-way?

[@dennis6594]

Thanks for the video. We will be in TN this June and would like to take this road. The part where you said have the bravest person drive, approximately how long is that stretch? I am not crazy about heights!

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Our pleasure, it’s not too long imo. Most is pretty manageable.

[@dennis6594]

Thanks! Roasted peanut guy here by the way!

[@andreabeckman6281]

What an amazing video! Im taking my daughter to Gatlinburg this July and this motor trail is on my to do list! Quick question! I have a horrible sense of direction and is that small little trail you took on the overlook easy to navigate to and from?

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It’s not to hard to navigate, thanks Andrea!

[@ralphraymundalarte9784]

What exact day of October is this taken?

[@severecracker3640]

Is the roaring fork nature trail too narrow for a 1 ton ram dually?

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I would say it’s possible, you would just need to be cautious. Refer to NPS regulations for further specifics.

[@JennAngstadt]

Boiled peanuts are not a favorite in our house.

[@derekfloyd2636]

Is Hannah going to work at Dollywood for Christmas this year

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No, she is not.

[@mullins809]

Wow stunning thank you ! Sorry but Team No boiled peanuts they are gross lol

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Our pleasure Mullins!

[@bpmcalist]

Is the park pass required to stop and park?

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Only if you park for more than 15 minutes. Here is our parking guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqphnuVqMSYd80

[@donniestankovic8005]

Bri, doesn't like boiled peanuts? I think you might want to reconsider your relationship.😂😂😂😂

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She is happy to get me boiled peanuts and beets anytime 😁

[@zabajart]

Looks like your flying solo, nice sights, not sure I can get use to your 360 degree camera everything seems to be all the trees tend to bend over your past river rapids adventures were interesting , but miss the family 😢😢

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Yeah, Brie was doing school with the kids & then had to take them to the orthadontist in Knoxville. I just wanted to get out of the home office. I would like to bring them back and do both of the 2 waterfalls in future videos!

[@jonathanw1088]

#TeamCajunBoiledPeanuts

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[@piedmontpengwing]

I heard that bears aren’t hibernating like they used to due to human food waste.

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They don’t hibernate as people think they do here.

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@@AdventureIsOutThere I think it is due to having food available year round.

[@becaboo211]

Hubby loves them me not so much.

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[@carolroth6109]

LeVe the boiled peanuts🤢🤢

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[@wordgiesworld5483]

We were just there a few weeks ago. We couldn’t get a parking spot at the trailheads, so we didn’t do any hiking. That overlook is beautiful in the summer but it’s beyond words in the fall. Cheers!