Townsend - dirt roads

[Yooper74]

Thinking about leaving the snow to come to super celebration. I’f I do I’d like to bring my dual sport motorcycle. How’s the dirt road scene in the area? I like exploring Off the beaten path

 

[sprdv1]

I can almost guarantee there's somewhere around there.. Others w/more knowledge of the area can chime in

 

[77BRONKOTN]

Near Townsend is parsons branch primitive rd, and rich mountain road. These are close to the event, Parsons is more funner.

Lots of good roads north of Gatlinburg.

 

[Yeller]

It’s rural TN. Lots of roads to explore

 

[sprdv1]

It’s rural TN. Lots of roads to explore

Lots of places near the event too Great country through there

 

[hunter1]

Parsons Branch and Rich Mtn road both open on April 14th, so you should be good. They are two roads closest to Townsend that are close.

 

[Yooper74]

Thanks for the tips. I’ll start scoping out some maps

Would love to bring my bronco instead but bike is much easier to haul

 

[TNcowboy]

Parsons Branch and Rich Mtn road both open on April 14th, so you should be good. They are two roads closest to Townsend that are close.

Did they reopen Parsons Branch?
Thought that's been closed with downed trees since 2012 or so

 

[TNcowboy]

Never mind.....just looked it up
Great news

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/park-reopens-parson-branch-road-after-six-year-closure.htm

 

[sprdv1]

Never mind.....just looked it up
Great news

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/park-reopens-parson-branch-road-after-six-year-closure.htm

Great news, especially these days w/some being crossed off our list of places to go