Forge Creek Road in Cades Cove

Forge Creek Road just ended out to be a gravel road with a creek going along it. Parson Branch Road does branch off from it. Parson Branch takes you out of the park, the sign says an hour trip, on an un-improved road. We decided not to try it until we were in the 4 wheel drive vehicle, not my mini van.

The would be worth going again during the fall colors and/or when the rhododendron are at their peak.

Rhododendron in North Carolina

These rhododendron photos were taken July 4th in the North Carolina mountains. Not to be confused with Mountain Laurel....as I originally posted this as. Thanks for the information. (see comment)