Mountain Riders Plus

Why go: Mountain Riders Plus puts you behind the wheel of a street-legal UTV and hands you a map to the Smokies. Cades Cove, the Foothills Parkway, Wears Valley, and beyond are yours to explore at your own pace.

About Mountain Riders Plus

Mountain Riders Plus (also operating as Bearly Legal Street Rides) is a family-owned UTV rental company based just off the Parkway on Wears Valley Road, making it one of the most conveniently located side-by-side rental operations in the Sevierville area. The company was built around a simple idea: give visitors the cleanest, best-equipped UTVs in the Smokies and send them out to discover the mountains the way they were meant to be seen: wind in your face, scenic byways stretching ahead, no tour bus schedule to worry about.

The fleet ranges from sporty open-air two- and four-seaters to fully enclosed six-passenger models with heating and air conditioning, making Mountain Riders Plus one of the few outfitters in the area equipped for both warm-weather adventure and cooler mountain mornings. Every vehicle is detailed and inspected before each rental, and the team provides personalized route maps and local knowledge so you can plan a ride that matches your group’s pace and interests: whether that’s a four-hour cruise through Wears Valley or a full-day expedition to Cades Cove and the Foothills Parkway.

With two phone lines, delivery options for guests staying in the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area, and a crew that picks up after hours, Mountain Riders Plus is set up to make your UTV adventure as seamless as possible from the first call to the drop-off.

Getting to Mountain Riders Plus

Mountain Riders Plus is located at 1753 Wears Valley Road, right off the main Parkway, on the road that heads toward Cades Cove and the quieter side of the Smokies. From downtown Sevierville, head southwest on the Parkway (US-441) toward Pigeon Forge; turn onto Wears Valley Road (TN-321) and the office is a short drive in. Parking is on-site and the team can accommodate large groups. If you’re staying nearby and prefer not to drive to the rental location, delivery service is available throughout the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area for a small fee. Call at least four hours ahead to arrange it.

Why Choose Mountain Riders Plus

Mountain Riders Plus earns repeat customers through a combination of premium vehicles, transparent pricing, and genuine local expertise. The fleet isn’t an afterthought: every side-by-side is late-model, fully loaded, and maintained to a standard you’d expect from an owner who rides these roads himself. The difference shows in the details: Bluetooth sound systems, phone chargers, flip-up windshields, and in the enclosed models, heat and air conditioning that make the Smokies comfortable year-round. Add personal route recommendations from a staff that knows Sevier County’s back roads as well as anyone, and you’ve got a recipe for a day on the mountain that feels custom-built for your group.

• Fleet variety for every group. From sporty two-seat Honda Talons and Polaris RZR Pro Rs to six-seat enclosed Polaris Ranger NorthStars and Can-Am Defenders with heating and air conditioning. There’s a vehicle for couples, families, and large groups alike.
• Fully loaded vehicles at every tier. All rentals include Bluetooth stereos, phone chargers, and flip-up windshields as standard; premium models add rooftop sound systems, navigation, electric windshields, and LED lighting rigs.
• Flexible rental windows. Choose a 4-hour outing or commit to a full 8-hour day. Rates scale accordingly, and 7-day rentals are available at deeply discounted pricing for extended Smokies stays.
• Delivery service available. Staying in Pigeon Forge or Sevierville? The team can bring the vehicle to you for a small fee. Just call at least four hours ahead.
• Hands-on staff, genuine local knowledge. The crew provides detailed route maps and personalized suggestions for scenic drives, swimming holes, and wildlife-watching areas, and they stay reachable by phone throughout your rental.

Must Do

The best Mountain Riders Plus rentals combine a mix of terrain and scenery. Don’t just stick to the Parkway. The team knows exactly which routes maximize your time on the mountain, and a quick conversation before you head out makes a real difference in how much you see.

• Do the full Cades Cove loop. The 11-mile one-way loop road through Cades Cove is the definitive Smokies UTV route: historic homesteads, open meadows, and reliable wildlife sightings. Budget at least half your rental for this alone.
• Add the Foothills Parkway. The stretch of Foothills Parkway accessible from the Wears Valley side offers sweeping ridge-top views that rival anything in the park, and it’s far less crowded than the main Gatlinburg corridor.
• Ask about the Wears Valley scenic run. The road right outside the office winds through one of the most beautiful and underrated valleys in Sevier County. It’s a great warm-up loop before you commit to the bigger destinations.

What to Expect

UTV rentals at Mountain Riders Plus are self-guided and street-legal, which means you set your own pace, choose your own roads, and explore on your schedule. The check-in process is quick: the team walks you through the vehicle, hands you a map, and gets you on the road without a lot of ceremony. Most vehicles seat four to six passengers, so this is well-suited for groups and families. Count on about 30 minutes for pickup and orientation, and plan your route in advance so you can make the most of your rental window.

• All bookings are by phone. Call Cliff at (865) 776-8405 to reserve; no online self-booking. Have your group size and preferred vehicle type in mind before you call.
• Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license; riders of any age are welcome as passengers.
• Rentals run 4 or 8 hours; gas use is minimal (reviewers report around $8 for a 4-hour ride), but fill-up expectations should be confirmed at pickup.
• Vehicles are street-legal and designed for paved and gravel mountain roads. This is a scenic touring experience, not an off-road mud run.
• Enclosed models with heating and air are available for cooler seasons and worth asking about if you’re visiting in spring or fall.
• After-hours support is available; staff remain reachable by phone throughout your rental if you need assistance on the road.

Nearby in Sevierville

• Wears Valley Jeep Rentals offers open-air Jeep rentals on the same Wears Valley Road corridor for guests who prefer four-wheel-drive explorationep rentals for guests who prefer four-wheel-drive exploration on the same scenic corridor.
• Wahoo Ziplines is a high-flying zipline park in Sevierville where guests soar above the treetops on multiple courses with sweeping mountain views.
• Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo is a hands-on family attraction just off Wears Valley Road where visitors feed deer, interact with exotic animals, and enjoy horseback riding.

Explore More

My Smoky Mountain Guide Sevierville is a great resource for finding things to do and places to eat.

• Sevierville Food & Beverage Guide. Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and eateries across the Sevierville area, from sit-down meals to grab-and-go stops.
• Sevierville Outdoor Adventure. Ziplines, riding stables, jeep rentals, helicopter tours, and other ways to experience the Smokies from outdoors.
• Sevierville Attractions. Theme parks, museums, mini-golf, and other family-friendly stops across the city.
• Sevierville Things to Do. The full city hub linking restaurants, attractions, lodging, and outdoor adventure.