This ride will take you East over English Mountain, with a stop at a Grist Mill, Jones Cove. Great views of some of the best switchbacks you can find (Make sure you keep your RPMs up and your wheels moving on these roads). English Mountain is a mountain located in the western foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains region of East Tennessee. Rising to a peak of 3,629 feet, it is known for offering scenic fall colors within a convenient drive from Knoxville. A few rugged mountain roads provide access to the summit. Alpine Drive provides the main access, providing service to several small communities along with several resort cabins in the area available for tourists. It continues across the gap to the Wilhite area, forming the only complete pass over the mountain to the Jones Cove and Camp Hollow areas at the southeastern foot of the mountain.
Miles: 180
Time: 5 hr 56 min
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Miles: 90
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