Overlanders! Discover Smoky Mountains Top 3 Hidden Gems in 2024!

[@ChristopherHarris6005]

Awesome video as always Bill and Deb. I’ve been going to Cades Cove almost every summer since I was a kid and it’s always the best place to take a slow drive and relax and take a break. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s adventures.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for coming along.

[@iTheRakeshP]

Thank you so much for this fantastic guide to the Smoky Mountains! I had no idea about some of these hidden spots like Cades Cove, Parsons Branch, and Rich Mountain Road until watching your video. Your insights are incredibly helpful and inspiring for both seasoned travelers and newcomers. Keep up the great work - looking forward to more hidden gems from you!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@jeffmorris739]

most times I have a some idea of where you are when in Tennessee and Kentucky. In this case, my love for Cades Cove has brought me there many times. The back road area's are a treat and anyone can experience them. Prayers for the people of east Tennessee and western North Carolina. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

They definitely are.

[@devinburke95_yjwillysediti48]

This year we took my wife's new 2024 sportage awd down Parson's Branch rd with no difficulties very nice drive. Rich mountain rd is a nice easy drive we did it for our first anniversary in our 63 1/2 Galaxie.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad you enjoyed the rides!

[@OwlingDogDesign]

That looks so beautiful & I hope to go there some day. Thanks for the video. I am planning a trip soon to the MABDR after spending a night or two in the Dark Sky area. I am looking forward to it. It will be my first off-road without Colin. I anticipate no technical areas since I'm not prepared for that in my stock Jeep. Again, thanks.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Safe travels on your trip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@OwlingDogDesign]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Thank you kindly❤

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Welcome

[@DefiantOffroad]

What a great area to explore! See you at Expo East in a few days!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

See you there!

[@kentonseydellaolcp4785]

First time I've ever seen a set of Horseshoe Hinges.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

They were pretty cool

[@BBombsBigAdventure]

Yep, I really like heading through Cades Cove and onto the side 'trails'.... You're right, they aren't difficult. For me, I found the Tail of The Dragon to be the hardest part... It's just not the same kind of fun in a top-heavy overlanding rig as it is on a motorcycle or sports car. I knew about Rich Mountain Road... but if you aren't paying attention, you'll miss it (or it'll be closed like the first time I went looking for it).

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yep, It has been closed several times when we have been there.

[@Wagoneerland]

Last time we went to Cades Cove you could stir people with a stick. Packed was an understatement .

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

😯

[@bryanjohnson5803]

Your videos are so well done and as another poster mentioned; relaxing. Not sure if you made mention that Parson's Branch road is one way from Cades Cove to Tail of the Dragon. Although vehicles should be on the lookout for horseback riders coming the opposite way and yield to the horses. This is a nice exit from the Park to avoid the Cades Cove congestion that seems to start right after this turn off and more convenient for travel to the Bryson City area if you happen to be staying there. Can't remember but Rich Mtn might be one way too. Like another poster mentioned, I still have to go there for the bike day and you can rent bikes from the Cades Cove campground store. Thanks for making mention about using the pullouts to let the motorcycles pass. As a former rider, it was always a bummer and a challenge when slow vehicles don't use the pullouts to let the motorcycles pass.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the input and watching!

[@MrMrsregor]

east tn and wnc is in rough shape right now, might be a while before some of this is very accessible. Lots of closed interstates, roads, bridges, no fuel, , no cell service, very little power, and now the looting…. But this is a nice relaxing video to escape all the flood damage news

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes, we have many friends in this area. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this storm.

[@MrMrsregor]

@@CoddiwompleOverlandyep thank you! And If you can catch this in the fall it is an awesome time to ride this. And thanks for the entertainment!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@itsthecarrs]

Hi Bill, we are entered in the chili cook off at Expo East, do you have an idea where your group will be camping at the Expo? We will be arriving early Friday morning. Thanks. Chip.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Chip, We will be camping in the booth. I'm not sure where the XGrid folks are setting up. You may want to reach out to Chris or Jeremy

[@bennie873]

Great video. Love that area but did not know about Rich Mountain rd! Will have to check that out next time. Wonder how bad the storm affected all those areas?? Thanks again for all the videos! I know that takes a lot of work and effort!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

They have been hit hard in this area and surrounding areas

[@GATORADDAM]

Purdy country

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

For sure

[@garretlewis4103]

If you don’t want the Cades Cove traffic jam, go on a Wednesday and bring your bike. They close the road off to motorized traffic.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That's great info. We forgot to add that.

[@tomconnor2529]

For the road leading out of Cades Cove , I don’t see anything that a stock truck couldn’t handle

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You are correct

[@Winterunner2]

Hey there my wife and daughter and I have built a jk into a overland rig and live local in western NC and would love to get started in overlanding I’ve rode off-road trails all my life but new the the extended overland would love to exchange numbers and talk a bit if you would like to

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send us a message with your contact information to [e-mail] Or private message us on FB or IG with your info.

[@Mark.Brandenburg]

1 st

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Congratulations 🎊 👏