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After decent Ride/Route fm Maggie Valley to ToD or Cherohala Skyway?
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What would be a decent ride/route from Maggie Valley to Tail of the Dragon and/or Cherohala Skyway?
Thank you for any info.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-30-2024 at 02:39 PM.
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Here's a suggestion, U.S.-19 through Cherokee and Bryson City minimizing time on U.S.-74 I would take to the Skyway. The Dragon is overrated IMO. Excuse the small burp in Bryson City:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Magg...!3i3?entry=ttu
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-01-2024 at 12:39 AM.
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-01-2024 at 12:39 AM.
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JayBros, the Dragon may be overrated, but it's one of them bucket list things one must do in their life! Semper fi.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-01-2024 at 05:59 AM.
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Living where I do, one doesn't have to contend with crotch rocket jackasses, and there are lots more fun and challenging roads. Semper Fi!
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Originally Posted by JayBros
Living where I do, one doesn't have to contend with crotch rocket jackasses, and there are lots more fun and challenging roads. Semper Fi!
Wayah Rd, Elijay Rd, 28, 178, 215, I could go on and on.
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I haven't ridden Tennessee or NC in about 10 years, but I do know that pretty much any route you can find to get there, barring interstates, is a beautiful ride. The Cherohola Skyway is an incredible ride. The Dragon is fun too, if you get there early and on a weekday with less traffic. Like was mentioned above, you may find better rides, but the Dragon for us was a must ride, if only for the t-shirt and patch
Have fun!! 2025 trip so far is back to Tenn and NC area - maybe the Blue Ridge. Either way, will be the mountains in the east........
Last edited by Jesster72; 05-01-2024 at 08:08 AM.
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I used to take 19, as it was before stated, but in order to take in the beauty of the Cherohola Skyway, I usually just take 19 over to Cherokee and then jump on 74 to 28 and then go towards Robbinsville to get to the Cherohola first. If it allows in your time, go ahead and do Foothills Parkway in both directions before coming back to hit the Dragon. Keep in mind that construction and repaving on the Tenn. side of the Dragon is supposed to start today, so there will be lane closures. It is only supposed to happen Mon-Thurs. If that is the case, I suggest going early Friday morning before the crazy crotch rocket racers hit. My next visit there will be in July. It will be a one day drive up from Charlotte. I need to get a photo of my Lightning on the dragon. Lol!
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A note on The Dragon, it is being repaved so their may be some delays on it.
Resurfacing work upcoming on US 129 -
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/2024/4/...e-dragon-.html
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In my opinion the Dragon is overrated and dangerous at times due to the idiots coming the opposite direction who come over the center line on blind curves. The Cherohola is beautiful, not challenging at all. The scenic views on the Blue Ridge Parkway make for a great ride, but the 45 mph speed limit and heavy enforcement is a pain. As others have said, the roads in that part of the country are great for riding. Another great area if you get to it is southeast Ohio around Athens.
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