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Here is another route we did during RTD 2015. Pretty long route but worth the driving. When you get to TN-32 at the end of the twisties the pavement ends just turn around and go back thru it. Make sure that all cars are going in the same direction on that road. Tn-339 is another Foothills Parkway with some good curves and great pull offs for some great pictures. NC-209 is one of the best roads in that area. You will enjoy the road period. Enjoy people!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...06dc5f!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...06dc5f!1m0!3e0
#22
Here is another route we did during RTD 2015. Pretty long route but worth the driving. When you get to TN-32 at the end of the twisties the pavement ends just turn around and go back thru it. Make sure that all cars are going in the same direction on that road. Tn-339 is another Foothills Parkway with some good curves and great pull offs for some great pictures. NC-209 is one of the best roads in that area. You will enjoy the road period. Enjoy people!!!
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...06dc5f!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...06dc5f!1m0!3e0
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Another day of driving during DFR 2015. The day we found NC-209 and then headed south of Waynesville to do NC-215 and NC-281. NC-276 too is a great road to drive on. The bypass around Waynesville is a must. We were caught in all the local and tourist traffic thru downtown. We did this in around 5 hours and still headed to Wayah Rd and a did it too. Enjoy people.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...692665!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...692665!1m0!3e0
#24
Another day of driving during DFR 2015. The day we found NC-209 and then headed south of Waynesville to do NC-215 and NC-281. NC-276 too is a great road to drive on. The bypass around Waynesville is a must. We were caught in all the local and tourist traffic thru downtown. We did this in around 5 hours and still headed to Wayah Rd and a did it too. Enjoy people.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...692665!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4...692665!1m0!3e0
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Originally Posted by Bama Dave' timestamp='1443129225' post='23757028
Another day of driving during DFR 2015. The day we found NC-209 and then headed south of Waynesville to do NC-215 and NC-281. NC-276 too is a great road to drive on. The bypass around Waynesville is a must. We were caught in all the local and tourist traffic thru downtown. We did this in around 5 hours and still headed to Wayah Rd and a did it too. Enjoy people.
https://www.google.c...3692665!1m0!3e0
https://www.google.c...3692665!1m0!3e0
darcy
#26
Here is another of my favourites from 2015 RTD. Leaving from Fontana going to Tellico plains for Lunch then down to the Olympic rafting site, up to candy mountain road and Hiawasee dam, then back home. If you have the time, Wayah road can be incorporated in as well.
This is an iron butt drive.
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darcy
This is an iron butt drive.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/35.1883233,-84.5030072/35.0804909,-84.233213/Fontana+Village+Resort/Topton,+NC,+United+States/35.0804902,-84.2332104/35.1929302,-84.22014/Hanging+Dog+Rd,+Murphy,+NC+28906,+USA/Murphy,+NC,+United+States/@35.1248646,-84.3506456,104663m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m65!4m64!1m10!3m4!1m2!1d-84.5781899!2d35.112967!3s0x885e4ac3b518da61:0x6264 45c105bb9a17!3m4!1m2!1d-84.236006!2d35.0807794!3s0x885effd65597366b:0x1c69 85459f7ae912!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-84.376539!2d35.0887158!3s0x885e5335ebddf2d7:0x7ee6 0856501b95e2!3m4!1m2!1d-84.5030747!2d35.1886877!3s0x885e4ea2c5d1716d:0xfe8 e5d7a0803a06e!3m4!1m2!1d-84.0082936!2d35.3040462!3s0x885ee9465f50d193:0xcd3 391820fb381ae!1m5!1m1!1s0x885eb8eb781f7471:0x54994 fcf154eeb7!2m2!1d-83.8214355!2d35.4325027!1m15!1m1!1s0x885ece407dc4a ad3:0xcb5a0e2479a23ee8!2m2!1d-83.7032269!2d35.2470348!3m4!1m2!1d-84.0334278!2d35.1013266!3s0x885ee2375c8c59a3:0x493 cb33b94375851!3m4!1m2!1d-84.2201108!2d35.1929073!3s0x885ef91bd253bfc9:0xbd2 6e3645f2af4ca!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x885ee39088da73dd :0x5d06a82a1e6060d5!2m2!1d-84.0461224!2d35.1408586!1m5!1m1!1s0x885ee1feb10a4a 35:0xff4ae61dee69ce2b!2m2!1d-84.0346315!2d35.0875836!3e0?hl=en
darcy
#27
If ever on 276 near the falls you will encounter S type turns but be aware.. These turns have some potholes, I wasn't aware until I saw them and almost spun out. Overall the pavement on 276 is okay, Lots of gravel on the road so be mindful if you are following someone, rock chip central.
#29
In case anyone is curious about the "Road to Nowhere," here is a brief article about it:
https://nchistorytoday.wordpress.com...-to-nowhere-2/
https://nchistorytoday.wordpress.com...-to-nowhere-2/
#30
If ever on 276 near the falls you will encounter S type turns but be aware.. These turns have some potholes, I wasn't aware until I saw them and almost spun out. Overall the pavement on 276 is okay, Lots of gravel on the road so be mindful if you are following someone, rock chip central.
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Finished preaching now.
Last edited by zenairdave; 02-06-2017 at 07:05 AM.