{"id":3420,"date":"2016-03-28T10:09:21","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T14:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","slug":"motorcycle-friendly-cabins-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/cabins\/motorcycle-friendly-cabins-2016.htm","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle-friendly in the Smokies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people visit the Great Smoky Mountains each year, and the incredible mountain scenery is the main reason. Winding country roads, rushing waterfalls, peaceful streams, a huge variety of wildlife, soaring trees, fields of wildflowers, rolling hills\u2026all are a part of the amazing mountain setting you\u2019ll find during a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. And with all this amazing scenery, you want to spend some time in the great outdoors. When you get to the Smokies, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy hiking, riding bikes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/horseback_riding_in_tennessee.htm\">horseback riding,<\/a> picnicking, fishing, and exploring. But what about the saying <em>It\u2019s not about the destination but about the journey<\/em>? If you want that full Smoky Mountain experience, why not take a motorcycle ride to the Great Smoky Mountains? Whether you have a cruiser, touring bike, classic motorcycle, trike, or sport bike, you\u2019ll enjoy the awesome scenery all along the way.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular ride in the area \u2013 and in the world \u2013 is The<strong> Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap<\/strong> (US 129). This<strong> 11-mile<\/strong> section of road boasts <strong>318 continuous curves<\/strong> for a truly memorable motorcycle trip. It\u2019s considered<strong> the #1 motorcycle road in the U.S. by many, bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest<\/strong> (with no intersecting roads). It\u2019s an amazing ride, but hairpin turns make it necessary to be cautious along the ride. Thankfully, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has now banned commercial vehicles that are longer than 30 feet, so that means no more semis along the ride! Hop on your bike to conquer curves like Mud Corner, Wheelie Hell, Hog Pen Bend, Beginner\u2019s End, Shade Tree Corner, and Gravity Cavity, just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Another great ride nearby is the <strong>Cherohala Skyway<\/strong>. It takes riders 40+ miles across mountains as high as 5,400 feet above sea level and as low as 900 feet above sea level. It goes through the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest \u2013 thus the name Cherohala \u2013 and offers amazing mountain scenery along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you ride, you\u2019ll want somewhere comfortable to stay when you\u2019re ready to get off the road. That\u2019s where we come in. We have a large family of <strong>cabin rentals in the Smokies<\/strong>, including lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/motorcycle-friendly-cabins.htm\">motorcycle-friendly properties<\/a> that will offer easy arrivals for your stay. We have more than 200 cabins that offer paved and\/or flat parking areas for smooth rides, so you\u2019ll have plenty of options.<\/p>\n<p>If you want some luxury at the end of your ride, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/sierra_springs_cabin.htm\">Sierra Springs<\/a>,<\/strong> a 5-bedroom 6 \u00bd-bathroom cabin for 16 that boasts an awesome pool room with private pool and big screen TV, a theater room with starlit ceiling, and incredible mountain views. It also has lots of conveniences you\u2019ll appreciate after a long ride, including a washer and dryer, charcoal grill for cookouts, fireplace, indoor jetted tubs, outdoor hot tub, and games \u2013 everything you need to relax and <strong>have fun in Pigeon Forge<\/strong>. For a comfortable and cozy place with community amenities, look at <strong>Happy Daze<\/strong>. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin with room for up to 8 guests is great if you\u2019re traveling with a few couples. You can look out over the trees from the decks, make in-cabin meals in the fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, play a few rounds of pool or foosball, or climb into the hot tub on the deck after a long drive. Soothe those tired muscles in the hot water before climbing into a queen-size bed and drifting off to sleep. If it\u2019s awesome mountain views and a convenient location near downtown Gatlinburg you\u2019re seeking, <strong>Chalet Bella Vista<\/strong> offers both. The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin with room for 6 guests is located less than 4 miles from downtown, making it easy for you to hop on your bike to grab a bite to eat, check out some of the attractions, drive over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (just a little farther down the road), or do some shopping along the Parkway. It also features a wood-burning fireplace, TVs in the bedrooms, an electric grill, a pool table, a big screen TV, high-speed wireless, and an outdoor hot tub where you can relax. At <strong>A Wild Hare<\/strong>, a 1-bedroom cabin for 6, enjoy amenities in the cabin and in the community. A location in Hidden Springs Resort means you\u2019ll have access to a community pool, and you\u2019ll be just about 5 or 6 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge. At the cabin, enjoy rest in a California King bed, an outdoor hot tub, a big screen TV and DVD player, and conveniences like a charcoal grill, washer and dryer, and fully equipped kitchen. The fun, bright d\u00e9cor is sure to rejuvenate you after a long ride!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in more of our motorcycle-friendly properties, call one of our reservation specialists at 1.800.684.7865. They can help you decide which property would best fit your budget and needs for a fantastic motorcycle getaway in the Great Smoky Mountains!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people visit the Great Smoky Mountains each year, and the incredible mountain scenery is the main reason. Winding country roads, rushing waterfalls, peaceful streams, a huge variety of wildlife, soaring trees, fields of wildflowers, rolling hills\u2026all are a part of the amazing mountain setting you\u2019ll find during a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. And with all this amazing scenery, you want to spend some time in the great outdoors. When you get to the Smokies, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy hiking, riding bikes, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, and exploring. 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