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United States
Tennessee
Knox County
Knoxville

Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Lake Forest

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Tennessee
Knox County
Knoxville

Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Lake Forest

Hard

2.6

(13)

79

riders

Covered Bridge Over the River – View of Bates Mountain loop from Lake Forest

06:26

126km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Bus stop

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1

38.1 km

Covered Bridge Over the River

Highlight • Bridge

2

76.0 km

View of the Great Smoky Mountains

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As the road passes under Rocky Mountain a viewpoint opens up which takes your breath away. It is especially beautiful in the autumn when the reds, golds and burnt oranges of the season make the scenery come alive.

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3

84.1 km

View of Bates Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep looking out between the trees for gorgeous views as the road climbs (or descends if you're going in the lucky direction!).

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126 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.9 km

34.2 km

3.57 km

2.36 km

132 m

Surfaces

89.9 km

36.3 km

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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