05/08/2025
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Wednesdays return June 18, 2025. They will continue every Wednesday through Sep. 24. Vehicle-free days allow people to walk, run, hike, and bike the 11-mile scenic loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park without motor vehicles. Learn more about vehicle free days, including which e-bikes are allowed, at the park's website. https://nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cades-cove-vehicle-free-days.htm
*Edit to add: We've changed who can comment on this post to our established followers, meaning people who have followed our page for at least one day. We're a small and busy staff and don't have time to monitor all the spammers and scammers who come out of the woodwork for popular topics. We also ask people to please be respectful and refrain from personal insults. We understand many people are disappointed the vehicle-free days did not begin as scheduled in May. The schedule was unexpectedly interrupted and delayed a few weeks. It is not intended to be a permanent change. No one is more eager to resume offering this wonderful experience than park staff. Thank you, Friends!
