From US-129, Vonore to FORGE CREEK PARKING @ END, Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee
7.95 mi
Length
1,581 ft
Elev gain
1,010 ft
Elev loss
2,769 ft
Max elevation
gravel 100%

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Parson Branch Road is a 7.9-mile gravel segment in Tennessee that runs point-to-point from Vonore to Townsend. It has 1,581 feet of climbing and 1,010 feet of descent. The route is 100% gravel. AI-generated description — details may not be fully accurate.
2 votes
 Benedikt Schroeder
on September 17, 2025
Road has been open all Summer 2025
 David Marks
on June 21, 2023
was on it in April. Had a blast!!!!
 Oscar Celli
on June 13, 2023
can someone confirm this road is open? thanks
 Kenneth Morse
on May 28, 2023
Drove it today (28May23). Open all the way to Hwy 129. Road was in good shape, no hazards.
 Matchesmon
on February 21, 2022
This road has been closed by the NPS. Fallen trees across the road.