Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Tour - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

[@gatlinburg-val]

Wears Valley Road, Traffic light #3 in Pigeon Forge....lights have numbers hanging from them :) This picnic area is priceless! Bring a nice set up & spend the hot part of the day there, it's free. Thanks Adventure family!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Someday I’ll remember light numbers. I’m used to remembering road names as a firefighter/paramedic. It is a great little picnic area in The Smokies Val! -Ryan

[@gatlinburg-val]

@@AdventureIsOutThere it's been my experience, over the years, that tourists love directions via traffic light number.... It does backfire if they're not sure what town they're in since Gatlinburg and pigeon forge both have numbered lights. Sevierville's a little different with their numbers!

[@smokymountainman4964]

Ryan I have been to both the Alpine Coaster and Goats on the Roof. The alpine coaster was my favorite. You are making me do homesick. We do that drive fron Pigeon Forge through Wears Valley to Townsend many times. We have been to Metcalf Bottoms. Micah is braver than I sm getting in that cold water. The hot dogs looked really good. Its great that you could share tjis timevwith some our your church family. Christian fellowship is a real blessing. That is a nice picnic area. Thsnks for snother great adventure. God bless

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks SMM! Keep pushing the plow (Luke 9:62)! -Ryan

[@smokymountainman4964]

@@AdventureIsOutThere yep. Keep your eyes on Jesus and the prize and run the race faithfully. I have decided to follow Jesus no turning back, no turning back. The world behind me , the cross before me. No turning back, no turning back.

[@ronniecrain509]

The goats on the roof is our favorite.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

That’s Brie’s favorite too! 🐐

[@cindyluwhonelson1416]

Very nice picnic area!

[@marilynpoodlemom5329]

One of our favorite spots.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Great picnic spot in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park!

[@ritagarrison8315]

We are definitely going here for a picnic

[@ms.tep_]

Nice video!

[@tinagrier6641]

Wow that was a beautiful picnic area 😍 😊 The smoky mountains are beautiful in their own right

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It was, they are Tina!

[@1CathyHendrix]

What a nice area. Looks like ya'll had fun....and some great food! Hope ya'll have a great week ahead! God bless!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It was a great time with great food! We had a wonderful weekend, thanks Cathy!

[@aleshaw2204]

Wow beautiful! I’ve driven by there many times and had no clue it was there! Thank you! Looking forward to going there

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We hope the video helps people better know what to expect before getting there Alesha!

[@lindarobertson2897]

I have been to this picnic area, but it was in October and very crowded. It is beautiful and those hot dogs looked good!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Linda, October is popular time to be here with all the leaves changing. It is a fantastic picnic spot in the Great Smoky Mountains!

[@kathyg1346]

Your family is awesome! Hope we run into you all somewhere on our adventure in September!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thank you so much! We hope to run into you while you're here.

[@Wanda-dh6gn]

That is a nice place but we have never been there.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's a nice little picnic area Wanda!

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Wow, wasn’t that a pretty picnic area ? Do you guys think it’s as crowded down there as last year or is it a bit better ? Thanks for inviting us on your picnic.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Hey Julie! I wish I could say, but didn't go to this picnic area last year to have a comparison. Thanks for joining us, we hope it helps people better know what it is like here! ~Ryan

[@jeff121inTN]

My wife and I plan to move to that region in a year or two, and will need a new church home. You mentioned that you were there with your church group. May ask what church do you attend and where is it located?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Hey Jeff! We are currently looking for a new church home at the moment, feel free to check back when you move!

[@jeff121inTN]

@@AdventureIsOutThere we certainly will! Thank you!

[@ITalk4-2]

How are the wood ticks and mosquitoes?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Brie noticed them more than I did. Some bug repellant wouldn't hurt to have with/on you!

[@christineplaza2300]

Are dogs allowed?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Metcalf Bottoms is a great place to bring your dog! The picnic area is open year round. The picnic area is located 13 miles from Gatlinburg traveling through the national park. It’s located beside the Little River. So during summer this is the perfect area to cool off with your pup! This is one of the best places that dogs are allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that they will enjoy!

[@derekfloyd2636]

Goats on the roof better

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks for your input Derek, that's Brie's favorite too! ~Ryan