Foothills Parkway ('The Missing Link' Walland to Wears Valley)
Completed in late 2018 after 52 years of engineering anticipation, the 17-mile 'Missing Link' features a series of elevated bridges curving directly around steep mountain cliffs with zero commercial traffic or driveways. Delivers unobstructed panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ridgeline with glass-smooth pavement.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is Foothills Parkway ('The Missing Link' Walland to Wears Valley)? ▼
Foothills Parkway ('The Missing Link' Walland to Wears Valley) spans 17 miles and packs approximately 85 curves (5.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,120 ft - 2,860 ft (Smoky Mountain Foothills) and technical rating 6.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Walland / US-321, TN (Latitude 35.7312, Longitude -83.8155) and finishes at Wears Valley Overlook, TN (Latitude 35.7142, Longitude -83.6708).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.