Dancing Bear Lodge?

Mikes2021Bronco

If the Doggo gets car sick.. its not for him..
When I say the steering will NEVER get to stay clocked at 12... I mean it.... And like it has been mentioned. The bikes are the most dangerous part of the drive. Besides the occasional Illegal 18 wheeler that will have the mtn jacked up for miles. Otherwise, its worth the drive.

DragoBiscuit

I looked it up on the web and yep, everything you said is called out! It said something like 300 plus turns in 11 miles! That’s nuts! It does sound like one of those bucket list items you gotta do though!

Tuckerjr

Dancing Bear is very nice & on higher end side. If you want some variety & like good meals there are several great restaurants. The Raven, RT Lodge, Foothills Milling, & Walnut Kitchen. If you want amazing Mexican food Chapulines inside the Exxon gas station On 321 as you are headed to Townsend. I live in Maryville & know the area well. Parsons Branch as mentioned is good & you also have Rich Mountain Rd in Cades Cove. There are several good trails in Tellico Plains as well. If you want a nice ride that is not as aggressive as the Dragon you could do Cherohala Skyway & come back on the Dragon. Also you have Foothills Parkway which is a great Spring ride. I am not sure if we have any local Bronco events going on during that week/weekend. Will advise if we do though

DragoBiscuit

Indy is loving laying up in front of the fire at the Dancing Bear lodge. He and I got a one bedroom cabin for 4 days.going to run some easy trails while here in the Smokey Mountains the do the off rodeo on Friday

DragoBiscuit

Indy is loving laying up in front of the fire at the Dancing Bear lodge. He and I got a one bedroom cabin for 4 days.going to run some easy trails while here in the Smokey Mountains the do the off rodeo on Friday

Mikes2021Bronco

Great to hear you made it. And enjoying the stay so far. I think you will find plenty of things to do. Cades Cove, Elkmont, and other places im sure youve researched.

Tuckerjr

Glad you are enjoying. You picked a great time to be in the Mountains. Late March & early April are amazing. I forgot to mention Peaceful Side Social is dog friendly & food is excellent.

DragoBiscuit

the two of us have been hitting some light trails. The Cherokee National Forrest along 360 & 35 state roads, I believe was the road, was awesome. Lots of wild turns that followed along a river. The trail we did was called double camp. Easy level two trail but a bit bumpy. Beautiful area though. Also did a loop tour of the Smokey’s that showed up a ton of Turkey and a black bear that everyone went running towards with cameras. Felt kinda bad for the bear so I kept driving.