Scenic Drives
The Cherokee National Forest features two designated scenic byways, the Ocoee Scenic Byway (Ocoee Region) and the Cherohala Skyway (Tellico Region).
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Brush Creek Mountain Driving Loop
Travel along TN 107, Forest Road 209 (some portions are gravel) and US 25/70. FR 209 meanders through a narrow canyon with rhododendron-covered sandstone bluffs. Stretch and enjoy the short,…
Cherohala Skyway
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 View some of the best mountain scenery in the world from this 43-mile National Scenic Byway through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.Drive along the sparkling rush of the Tellico River,…
Hiwassee River Road
Sun-dappled forests surround TN 30 as it follows Hiwassee State Scenic River to the historic community of Reliance. Cross the bridge and turn east to Forest Road 108. Climb the mountain to Big Bend…
Ocoee Scenic Byway
 The first designated national forest scenic byway in the nation includes 26 miles of US 64 and Forest Road 77.The two-lane route winds past Parksville Lake, through the scenic rocky bluffs of Ocoee…
Paint Creek Corridor
Picnicking and many other recreation opportunities are available along scenic Paint Creek Corridor. Forest Road #41 parallels Paint Creek five miles between Paint Creek Campground and the French…
Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops
Meander along 5-mile Paint Creek Corridor to historic Paint Rock. Stop for a picnic, check out scenic waterfalls or splash in the ripples along the way. Extend your trip by travelling along French…
Tellico River Road
Take TN 165 from Tellico Plains to Forest Road 210. The route follows Tellico River past Bald River Falls, where you can pull off to view the magnificent falls. A few miles farther, stop to view…
TN 143 Scenic Drive
This state scenic parkway climbs through Roan Mountain State Park to Carvers Gap, with numerous long-distance mountain vistas, picnic spots, rhododendrons and spruce-fir forests.
TN 91 Scenic Drive
Wind along Stony Creek through farmlands framed by Holston and Iron Mountains to the top of Cross Mountain. Cross Mountain Trailhead offers area information, as well as parking for Appalachian…
Unaka Mountain Scenic Drive
 From Erwin, this drive makes a circle connecting TN 395, graveled Forest Road 230 and TN 107, a state scenic parkway, past Limestone Cove.The route winds from the valley floor of Unicoi County to…