This iconic 31-mile scenic drive connects North Carolina to Tennessee, offering breathtaking mountain vistas, multiple overlooks, and access to some of the park's most popular trails. The road climbs to 5,046 feet, providing stunning autumn foliage views and opportunities to spot elk and other wildlife.

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Mist, Elk, and Millstones: Two Slow Days in the Smokies

2 days · 6 stops

Mist, Elk, and High Ridges: 3 Days Solo in the Smokies

3 days · 7 stops

Elk, Mist & High Ridges: 3 Days in the Smokies

3 days · 9 stops

Elk, Ridgelines & Millstones: 3 Days Solo in the Smokies

3 days · 8 stops

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