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Old 02-06-2017, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by onu2002
I found TN32 on the map a couple years ago, but never made it over there. Glad to hear it's worth the trek.
Its good with great pavement, just don't expect much traffic to see you if you put it over the edge. At the end of the pavement, I saw a group camping last year that looked quite surprised when we came up the backside on the gravel switchbacks to see the freshly paved road.
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Old 02-12-2017, 02:24 AM
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Here is the route/directions for the Fridays are for Franklin drive, returning on Wayah Road.
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
Here is the route/directions for the Fridays are for Franklin drive, returning on Wayah Road.
Thanks Mike.
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
Its good with great pavement, just don't expect much traffic to see you if you put it over the edge. At the end of the pavement, I saw a group camping last year that looked quite surprised when we came up the backside on the gravel switchbacks to see the freshly paved road.
I did this the first time I drove 32 and got the exact same look from some climbers lol. That road is a gem, tucked away and in great shape.
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Here is a drive we did at RtD2019 on Friday. Lots of twisties (except for the way back on Rt 74).

Left at 9:15, back around 4:30 or so. That included about an hour at the Mast store in Waynesville.

https://goo.gl/maps/X5R4tuG6D5ApHFSZA

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Another drive for after the Saturday Rollout.

5:16 hours, 212 miles (includes the rollout)

Lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant in Etowah.

https://goo.gl/maps/xjJFAbuZ6yGk1kfe6

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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
Here is a drive we did at RtD2019 on Friday. Lots of twisties (except for the way back on Rt 74).

Left at 9:15, back around 4:30 or so. That included about an hour at the Mast store in Waynesville.

https://goo.gl/maps/X5R4tuG6D5ApHFSZA

That was a great drive, Mike!
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Originally Posted by w1ngman

The “NUTS”.....
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Yesterday...yes yesterday afternoon around 3....1 week after Rock the Dragon 2019 ... I ventured out from Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, NC and did a "partal" DRIVE TO NOWHERE. Starting in Cherokee north on Rt441 then North in Rt321 to Maryville - about a 2 hour drive. It was just great. Suggest this drive be an early morning drive as traffic could be a bit heavy.


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