ONE OF OUR TOP FIVE PLACES TO VISIT IN GATLINBURG TN | ROARING FORK NATURE TRAIL

The Roaring Fork Nature Trail is one of our top five things to do when visiting Gatlinburg Tennessee and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. An exuberant mountain stream gave this area its unusual name. Roaring Fork is one of the larger and faster flowing mountain streams in the park. Drive this road after a hard rain and the inspiration behind the name will be apparent. Best places to see in Gatlinburg Tennessee. Best places to visit in The Smoky Mountain National Park. Beautiful views in Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Top places to visit in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
The narrow, winding, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail invites you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area. The 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop road is a favorite side trip for many people who frequently visit the Smokies. It offers rushing mountain streams, glimpses of old-growth forest, and a number of well-preserved log cabins, grist mills, and other historic buildings. Please note that the road is closed in winter. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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[@traceyquinsey8894]

God’s creation every bit of it absolutely beautiful

[@robertrich9336]

So peaceful, and tranquil, that I almost fall asleep watching… 😊

[@kyrangerman519]

We drive this every trip down, sometimes on a SxS, sometimes in a Slingshot, mostly my vehicle. It's always beautiful! On a hot day it amazes me how much cooler it is above town than in town.

[@karengirlfriday5372]

Always a pleasurable experience on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail!

[@lewisanderson2912]

This video brought back a lot of memories. My wife and I drove this trail many times. She passed away 7 years ago. Thanks for the memories.

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Lewis for sharing with us.

[@mrsc99]

Thank mike and Karen that Was beautiful Have a great day God bless y'all 🙏👍❤

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure.

[@gunlover067]

The smokies are so beautiful can you imagine what the great smoky mountains looked like 200 yrs ago🤔 probably looked like paradise. Thanks for sharing👍👍

[@FridaysForever]

It's not that hard to imagine when you see it up close. Our pleasure.

[@tdufrene4]

I love how all those rocks have the green moth on it that is very beautiful

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Terry, thanks so much for watching....it's beautiful.

[@bobbytice6937]

Now that's relaxing, seeing that water 💧stream down, very pretty.

[@FridaysForever]

We could sit by it all day.

[@angelaefird596]

My cousin and I played in the smoky mountains my grandparents owned a house on top of a mountain. I loved growing up there. They lived in Swannanoa.

[@MsSusie1959]

Mike n Karen, this place is so beautiful, I see why you two go there a lot.hugs n love to you both, and many blessings

[@meltcmelinda4012]

One of our favorite drives in the Smokey Mts. I love the Ogle cabin best of the old homes. My mother and I stopped there on a trip we shared together years ago. Mother loved it so much, said it was her favorite home of all. I have a beautiful painting she did for me hanging in our home of the Ogle Cabin. Seems everyone that drives this beautiful place of Roaring Fork always leaves refreshed and renewed. God bless you all taking us along once again into a world that time has hidden away.

[@FridaysForever]

What a beautiful story, Mel. Your mother sounds like she was a sweetheart and talented painter. It is, as you said, a hidden treasure! Blessings! ~ Karen

[@ohionana7857]

Felt like I was riding in car. Gorgeous. Blessings

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for riding along with us Ohio Nana....anytime!! God bless.

[@robinroberts3883]

Love to watch your videos. I lived there over 5 years. Imiss it so much. Love the videos, keep the videos coming!!!!

[@robinc2024]

Thank you so much for sharing your day with us! Yall are the cutest couple....

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

Wow, its that time. Planning our days out for the trip in May and this is on the list for us to do. Yep we just watched the video again and can't wait to explore the trail.

[@FridaysForever]

It's one of our favorites in Gatlinburg area.

[@zerxilk8169]

Thank you for taking us places we would like to go.

[@vlewis399]

We really enjoyed this video especially the ending with Ely’s Mill, being that we were wed there 2 years ago. It was the perfect location! The perfect wedding... 💕❤️

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliekennedy6207]

Very relaxing video, you two wonderful people take me to where I want to be, thanks

[@judyparker8283]

Beautiful video and the music you chose to go with it was so appropriate! I could watch this over and over!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@micheleeastman3006]

Thanks for sharing. You two are so blessed to live in an area that is that beautiful!!

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Michele.

[@dipstick5869]

Very Relaxing and Beautiful Scenery, Thanks!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@donfrey9071]

We were up there in July and loved the Roaring Fork Motor Trail so much we did it a second time a few day s later renting one of this large ATV’s. Being up there driving in the open air was special. Our favorite drive. Thank you for the great videos and bring back a great memory from our vacation.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for sharing Don. Our pleasure.

[@ashleys_sadness]

I miss traveling roaring fork. I have only been once in august. I really enjoyed it. Most of the time I come in March and it’s closed.

[@bluebutterfly841]

Great video so beautiful. We love this trail. We where there past 4 days. ❤️ the mountains. God bless y’all. ❤️ your channel.

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you! You too!

[@peggiewindham4819]

That's a beautiful trail and drive I've never seen it I've never been there and we've been to Gatlinburg for the five past years

[@PTAdventures86]

So agree Karen! When we drive it I am always saying “watch, be careful, big curve…etc.”. LOL. We love Roaring Fork too. Some beautiful views

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching and yes be careful.

[@shirleys765]

I absolutely loved this video. I got to Gatlinburg every year and always take Roaring Fork Drive twice while I'm there. Thanks so much for share. God bless both of you.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Shirley! Thanks so much for watching. God bless!!

[@bobbytice6937]

That's a very pretty cool view through there on that trail,love the nature of it and the trees, man bears 🐻love seeing them.so peaceful.

[@FridaysForever]

It's a great drive.

[@michaelredmond8427]

Beautiful and Relaxing! Always learn something I didn’t know! The blue and yellow paint. Good information on the history!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael!

[@tedsturgeon8200]

This is a great video, one of the nicest drives to take for sure.

[@jimfowler1514]

The most Awesome Video ya'll shared! Thank You!

[@garylipsey3552]

Thank you for a beautiful drive. We love the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. We have seen bears on this drive several times. Our last visit to Gatlinburg was in February, so the RFMNT was closed. Great video. Thanks for the beautiful adventure.

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary. Our pleasure.

[@angiemurphy3693]

What a beautiful place. We were there a couple of months ago. Thanks for taking me back. God bless your day...😊

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching Angie! God bless!!

[@shinybrightsouth1585]

Beautiful drive! Great video! My family has great and funny memories of this drive. They mostly like to laugh about me slipping down a bank and falling in the river.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much Chad! It's slick back there on the rocks....thanks for watching.

[@ritalockett9788]

Roaring Fork Natural Trail is very nice, lots of things to see there. I love seeing all these old cabins. I can't imagine having to live in one, you know times were very hard in those days.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandyspassions]

Always enjoy RF Nature Trail. Beautiful back there. Looks like we have more to explore back there too. Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching and always our pleasure.

[@leesmith8208]

Enjoying our trip to the roaring fork motor trail with you. So many beautiful scenes and gets you away from the hustle and bustle of downtown crowds. What a heritage we have been left. Those old folks lived such a simple life, worked hard and loved their neighbors and God. Wish people would respect these areas and not leave behind trash and graffiti. Thank you for taking us along. Enjoy your journeys and be safe

[@FridaysForever]

We agree Lee. Our pleasure and thanks so much for watching.

[@traceyquinsey8894]

What about the people who were here before them there is nothing not a trace except how well they cared for God’s creation 😢. And even these people all the work done their descendants can’t have or enjoy

[@skippyjones4195]

So Beautiful

[@danparks3799]

We love Roaring fork!

[@kennyray1573]

My family and I drove that Park and it was Awesome

[@FridaysForever]

One of our favorites in Gatlinburg and Smokies!

[@kendrasmith6637]

Hi… we have been on that trail before and saw a bear. Beautiful trail … one of our favorites. Thanks for taking us along. 😊

[@FridaysForever]

That's awesome Kendra. Our pleasure.

[@jillswaney4630]

You two are the cutest...what a wonderful video

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you! 🤗

[@hermanordoyne]

We did in May last year. Want to do in October this year. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamsmith4528]

Enjoyed that. Thanks

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure William.

[@rosehunt9640]

I love to drive through Roaring Fork Motor Trail. I also love to drive through Rich Mountain Road in Cades Cove. :)

[@FridaysForever]

It’s awesome Ruth! Mike has ridden a motorcycle on the Cades Cove road. ~Karen

[@smokymountaindreamers6892]

We love the Roaring Fork Motor Trail also. We have seen more black bears in that area than anywhere else including Cades Cove.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing with us.

[@mikemurphy5158]

Awesome video!!! Beautiful views! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Mike.

[@bobbytice6937]

Enjoying this video, very much!

[@FridaysForever]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimk9552]

Love going there!

[@FridaysForever]

We do too Kim!

[@rebeccad.6443]

One of my favorites too!

[@FridaysForever]

Great! 😊👏🏼

[@George-py9bt]

We were ther just last week. Always enjoy the nature trail and Eli's mill

[@FridaysForever]

It's beautiful!

[@bettyboopputman9652]

Gorgeous

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Betty!

[@nancydial5156]

Looks so peaceful

[@FridaysForever]

We love it Nancy.

[@laurathomas6611]

Was just there August 25th. Miss it already. You are so lucky to live so close

[@FridaysForever]

Yay, Laura! Good for you! We don't take it for granted!

[@OffRampAdventures]

Great countryside to hike through! That cabin was a cool find!

[@FridaysForever]

It really is!

[@donnavincent1537]

Love this video! We’ve got so many memories & great family photos that we cherish from this tour. We love visiting the old homesteads & wade in the creek water, it’s just the coldest water! So peaceful and pretty here. We do this tour on every visit to Gatlinburg. I’m really missing the mountains now ...I here them calling. Thank you for the memories 😊

[@FridaysForever]

Great memories Donna. Our pleasure.

[@alicevaughn7990]

Yes a beautiful drive ! Thanks for sharing! You guys are such a special couple. Love watching your videos! God Bless

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much Alice. God bless!!

[@Dougjohnson1306]

Really enjoy RFNT..so nice back there..enjoyed thanks

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for watching and always our pleasure.

[@donnacottrell9361]

Thanks again for the video. We were there in May. It was a great experience.

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure.

[@jodypugh3366]

We love Roaring Fork also!We"ve been there in the spring and winter!It was so gorgeous with all the streams and we've also seen wildlife on the drive through...bear,turkeys and deer!!Thanks for sharing!!🥰

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Jody.

[@johnpond6030]

Loved the video

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you John!

[@koalabear6722]

Love Roaring Fork and Ely's Mill. The Pioneers of yesteryear! I always get a special feeling visiting there. ....so if a tree falls in the woods does anything hear it? Enjoy!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving the comment Susan. Depends.

[@marycaskey9211]

Mike & Karen Thanks so much for those beautiful shots you got in the forest 🌳. We love it when you post a new video. Thanks so much

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Mary! Our pleasure and thank you for watching.

[@johnturner6688]

Coming up there in a couple of weeks can't wait

[@FridaysForever]

Sounds great!

[@wolfetrax6217]

Every time I visit that area I always try to imagine what life was like for the former residents. Tough but wonderful!

[@FridaysForever]

We do the same and talk off camera much about this.

[@joejeffers2406]

One of our favorite roads to travel he picked a beautiful day great views and bears to boot thanks for taking us along hope you guys are doing well

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much Joe!

[@sunnyd1525]

Really enjoyed the video. I didn’t know about this place. It’s sorta like Cades Cove. We will definitely have to put on list of things to do next trip. It was relaxing watching the video. Lol. Thanks for the tour

[@FridaysForever]

You should! Thanks so much for watching.

[@susanwillmore754]

Couldn’t get to the mountains this year ( or last year ) so thanks for taking us along with you ❤️

[@FridaysForever]

Hopefully you can make it next year Susan. Our pleasure.

[@olafpamela]

We love this trail and stopping to look at all the beautiful scenery. I just wished to thought of packing a picnic that day.🤔 Thanks for sharing the beauty 😍

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Pamela.

[@howardburnham4249]

Y'all make the best video's

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you Howard!

[@deba175]

love you guys

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much Deb!

[@bobbytice6937]

Nice cabins!

[@FridaysForever]

Beautiful history.

[@johnstockowski1235]

We really enjoyed this video. My wife and I have been on that trail a couple of times it's beautiful.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much John.

[@onestrike6582]

There's no doubt, Gatlinburg is one of the best tourist destination here in the US,thanks for showing us the beauty of nature out there soo very peaceful,Amen??

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Roldan.

[@teresacantrell7400]

Roaring Fork is our favorite place to visit when in the Smokies! ❤️

[@FridaysForever]

Our's too!

[@tressaedwards8155]

Very good video.. Have a blessed day Karen and Mike.

[@FridaysForever]

Thank you so much Tressa. God bless!!

[@annmac9478]

Thanks for sharing my favorite place to be The GSMNP!🥰....Karen, you be careful!😳 In the mid 90's when I was on vacation in Gatlinburg, my late 20's, I slipped and cut my foot open on a rock in one of the streams. I got thirteen stitches. Spent the rest of the vacation on crutches. ☹ But I wasn't going to go home yet!😂

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Ann! We try to be careful but love the mountains so much that we just can't stay out of the creeks. No stitches gonna run Ann out of the mountains!!

[@ChrisandEileen]

Your channel is just giving me so many ideas when we visit in September. Our honeymoon was 22 years ago in Gatlinburg.. so were coming back for our 22nd the week after our anniversary. of 9-11-99.. I didn't know about this motor tour.. only Cades cove.

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Guys! We hope you have a wonderful anniversary in the Smokies. We are so glad to hear our adventures have helped you plan. Here's our planner if interested: www.amazon.com/dp/B098RTYSVG

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

Yes I have been to Ghost Town in the 70s it was a western town on top with a show

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

A stop by Eli’s Mill is always fun. On the weekends, especially during the fall, the Nature Motor Trail can get a bit crowded. We usually always try to visit on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for taking us along! - Tennessee Smoky

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for the comment and it's our pleasure Tennessee Smoky!

[@DianeR90]

We’re visiting the area for the first time this Fall and the RFMNT is one thing I’m really looking forward to doing! Thanks so much for this great video!

[@FridaysForever]

Our pleasure Diane and we hope you have a great time this Fall....it will be beautiful.

[@nancyk4595]

That was so relaxing watching your drive on Roaring Fork Nature Trail. We have never ridden on it. I want to do that drive one day. I love how y'all did the stops along the way. The swing at the end looked so inviting in the shade! Nice way to relax! Karen was enjoying her time swinging away!

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Nancy! We sure hope you can enjoy it in person soon and thanks so much for watching.

[@dandtintennessee7675]

We may try and squeeze this in before we leave Monday. So much to do so little time.

[@FridaysForever]

We hope you can make it!

[@AuntieM78]

At 10:03-04 can you put your feet in that creek to cool off?? Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful place. It restores my faith !! Epheram & his wife needed to get a hobby. :). Did you see any little fish in that stream? Thanks for sharing.

[@pjcrewchief2719]

Beautiful place. My wife and I always visit a nice little place called Cades Cove when we visit Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hope you give this place a visit on one of your travels. We'll be there this November.

[@FridaysForever]

We love Cades Cove and will have a video out hopefully this Fall. We hope you have a great time if Nov.

[@dixiegoodman7473]

We were at Roaring Fork Trail yesterday and hiked Rainbow Falls and Grotto Falls.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing and we hope you had a great time.

[@1CathyHendrix]

I don't know if they still allow it...but we use to rent scooters and go on this ride. So much fun! Beautiful area!

[@dandtintennessee7675]

That sounds fun.

[@FridaysForever]

If it has a tag they will probably allow it.

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

Pearl does a really good job at helping my drive. We were thinking of going this this year until the truck broke. Definitely going on the list for next year.

[@FridaysForever]

Hope you can get the truck going soon. Thanks so much for watching.

[@wayneberry8226]

Thanks

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Nice video. I did that about 31 years ago.

[@FridaysForever]

Great 👍

[@taradalmatianshaver6828]

We finally got to drive through the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in June! We loved it. We didn't get to see a bear 🐻 though! Glad you got to see some bear 🐻 cubs! We walked to all of the buildings while giving thanks to the good Lord for all of our modern conveniences. It was neat to see it again today in your video! Thank you for taking us along on your adventure!

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing. Our pleasure.

[@taradalmatianshaver6828]

@@FridaysForever you are welcome 💖

[@shanewilliams2612]

We moved up and have been going to Roaring Fork Baptist Church close to the end of the road. If y’all or anyone is ever in town on a Sunday or Wednesday you should consider staying for a service. 10:45 Sunday morning, 6:00 Sunday night, 6:30 Wednesday night.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks for sharing with us Shane. We might show up sometime.

[@keithsanders2792]

One of our favorites as well. Even though we've probably been on it a hundred times, it's still as beautiful as the first time we experienced it. Only problem is it's so popular now, sometimes cars parked along the road at spots make it a little difficult to navigate in those areas.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing Keith. Yes, certain times of the day it get a bit crowded.

[@niel375]

🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@lazarohernandez6292]

Two Baby Cubs - make for a great video for when momma bear comes out protecting them …. See tourist scrambling for cover…

[@marcdich9066]

hey guys always love your videos of gattlinburg and espeacially the phat bears oooohhh i wish i can give one a hug lol anyway i know you guys are christians and if u dont mind keep me in your prayers i was in a car accident 2 nights ago here in town and car is totalled and got a broke leg out of the deal so everything is much harder to do bathroom,etc will be in a cast for the next 8 weeks anyway thanks again

[@FridaysForever]

Hi Marc! Wow...we are so sorry to hear of your accident and will be praying for your healing.

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

I should have done this route when I was in the area last month. I just ran out of time. I went to Cades Cove instead because I'd been there about 20 years ago and wanted to show my family. It seems that this trail would have been better.

[@FridaysForever]

It's really beautiful.

[@bluebutterfly841]

Do you do Greet & Meet days ❓ What day do you do live chat ❓ Would love to meet y’all. ❤️ The Mountains so peaceful. I loved that drive. It was awesome, so beautiful. We saw a baby bear as well. Hope to be back October FALL.

[@FridaysForever]

Not at this time. You should follow us on facebook Fridays Forever and let us know when you are in town and we will try and meet up.

[@bluebutterfly841]

@@FridaysForever we don’t do Facebook. What about live chat. I’ve seen it once. Do you still do them?

[@FridaysForever]

@@bluebutterfly841 We do them from time to time. As we both work full time it's hard to have a set schedule.

[@bluebutterfly841]

@@FridaysForever Tks I’ll just set notifications

[@judevsteeves7678]

I don't travel any more just watch it on TV or on line. You should come to Fundy Park in New Brunswick Canada too.

[@FridaysForever]

Thanks so much for watching Jude! Long drive to Canada.