Route: Rich Mountain Road GSMNP (TN)

From the Ace Gap Trailhead, start at the gate, up and over the gravel road to the gate in Cades Cove, return back to the starting gate. This is an easy gravel road run in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The road is closed to car traffic from November through April. When its open, it’s very possible you will be running faster than any cars, as they are enjoying the scenery.