Smoky Mountains National Park Driving the Cades Cove Loop Road is a popular activity for visitors to the Smoky Mountains National Park. The road is an 11-mile one-way drive that allows visitors to see mountain views and watch for possible wildlife sightings. Some potential wildlife that are present in the park are turkeys, deer, elk, and black bears. If you are looking to spot some bears, they can best be found in the early morning or evening hours during the late summer and fall. You can often spot them on rainy days. There are also many old homesteads, churches, and trailheads on the drive that you can stop and explore…