The road leaving Little Greenbriar Schoolhouse

This is the road leaving the Little Greenbriar Schoolhouse located close to Metcalfe Bottoms in The Great Smoky Mountains Nations Park.

Metcalfe Bottoms in GSMNP trails and roadways

The first 2 photographs are on a walking path, on the back side of the water, close to the Metcalfe Bottoms picnic area.

The last 2 photgraphs are on the one lane roadway to the Metcalfe Bottoms schoolhouse. It is one lane, but 2 way traffic. Just had to stop to photograph. If you have visited very long you know I love the old country lanes with trees on both sides.

And these just a hint of fall colors showing. This was the last day I was able to go to the GSMNP during the fall colors this year.

Road to Townsend from Cades Cove

There is a road directly across from the Missionary Baptist Church that goes to Townsend, Tennessee. Sorry, I failed to photograph the sign. It is an unimproved road, and it takes an hour to get to Townsend. When the colors are right (and so far they are not) it is awesome to take, just for one overlook. You look down on the Methodist Church and cemetary. The colors are outstanding, and the setting cannot be topped. It is a well known photograph of Cades Cove to the locals. I have taken this road in the past, but not on this day, I still had to get out of the park and go to work.

I am sure at least several of you know, I like the light coming through the trees, especially on gravel roads or paths.

Trail to Woody Place, Cataloohee Cove - GSMNP

Well, it was still too early in the afternoon for the elk to come out of the woods, so we decided to walk to Woody Place. The sign said 1 mile. We all know how these markings are in the parks. It sure seemed like a lot further than 1 mile.But at least it was pretty, and we were also in the woods, so it was not as hot as it would have been in the fields. Don't know what we would have done if we had seen any elk in here. All the signs said the elk were more dangerous this time of year than the bear.
We crossed 3 or 4 of these bridges across the streams. Made sure not to grab the rail, because it appeared to not be attached very well.