RTD 2020 Countdown Thread
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So, I'm just pulling up to Fontana now, and about to check in. Ready to hit the road tonight for a night drive up 129 to foot hills to Wear's Valley. Anyone in?
I had a great smoked BBQ dinner mid afternoon in Rocky Top, TN just before hitting Devil's Triangle. What a drive!
of course, all this happened in my dreams
darcy
I had a great smoked BBQ dinner mid afternoon in Rocky Top, TN just before hitting Devil's Triangle. What a drive!
of course, all this happened in my dreams
darcy
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,416
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From: Southern Ontario
So, I'm just pulling up to Fontana now, and about to check in. Ready to hit the road tonight for a night drive up 129 to foot hills to Wear's Valley. Anyone in?
I had a great smoked BBQ dinner mid afternoon in Rocky Top, TN just before hitting Devil's Triangle. What a drive!
of course, all this happened in my dreams
darcy
I had a great smoked BBQ dinner mid afternoon in Rocky Top, TN just before hitting Devil's Triangle. What a drive!
of course, all this happened in my dreams
darcy
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From: Here, naturally.
The "official" word from Blount County Fire and Rescue.
COVID Updates:
Updated May 6: Here are FAQ's regarding the NC, TN, and GA mountains. Most closures and Stay at Home orders have expired, or will expire on May 9. We will try to keep this information up to date. If you are planning to travel, please contact your destination for the latest information.
We are not here to tell you what you should or should not do. This is only to provide information.
WHAT IS OPEN/CLOSED - NC TN & GA
The 11 mile section of the Tail of the Dragon is open. There are no road blocks in NC.
Cherohala Skyway is open.
Foothills Parkway is open Wears Valley to US129.
US441 through the Great Smoky Mountains is closed from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee NC. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
Little River Road, TN73 is closed from Townsend to US441. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
Blue Ridge Parkway has multiple closed sections including the southern section from Asheville to Cherokee NC. Campgrounds and facilities are closed. We expect the BRP to open any day, but campgrounds will remain closed at least until May 15. See https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/covid-4-15.htm Real-Time closure map: https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?m...36.767/-81.096
The Devils Triangle Loop TN is open.
Six Gap of North Georgia roads are open.
Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Outposts are now open.
WHAT IS OPEN/CLOSED
NC stay at home order along with non-essential business closures will expire Saturday May 8.
NC accommodations will be open starting Saturday May 8.
NC restaurants, bars etc can open on May 22.
TN & GA accommodations are open
NC, TN, GA restaurants are open for take out. Restaurants in TN & GA can open for limited seating.
The Qualla Band Land (Cherokee NC) is completely closed. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
WHERE CAN I CAMP
TN & GA state parks are open including cabins, lodges, group overnight facilities, and campgrounds.
NC State Park roads and trails are open to the public, camping and facilities closed until May 15.
Private campgrounds are open in Tennessee and Georgia. We are unsure about private campgrounds in NC.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be opening Saturday, May 9, this includes US441 and Little River Road. Camping and some facilities will remain closed.
WHERE CAN I STAY, call ahead to verify availability
Camping & Camp Cabins:
https://tailofthedragonresorts.com/rv-resorts-camping/
Lodging:
https://tailofthedragonresorts.com/
COVID Updates:
Updated May 6: Here are FAQ's regarding the NC, TN, and GA mountains. Most closures and Stay at Home orders have expired, or will expire on May 9. We will try to keep this information up to date. If you are planning to travel, please contact your destination for the latest information.
We are not here to tell you what you should or should not do. This is only to provide information.
WHAT IS OPEN/CLOSED - NC TN & GA
The 11 mile section of the Tail of the Dragon is open. There are no road blocks in NC.
Cherohala Skyway is open.
Foothills Parkway is open Wears Valley to US129.
US441 through the Great Smoky Mountains is closed from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee NC. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
Little River Road, TN73 is closed from Townsend to US441. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
Blue Ridge Parkway has multiple closed sections including the southern section from Asheville to Cherokee NC. Campgrounds and facilities are closed. We expect the BRP to open any day, but campgrounds will remain closed at least until May 15. See https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/covid-4-15.htm Real-Time closure map: https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?m...36.767/-81.096
The Devils Triangle Loop TN is open.
Six Gap of North Georgia roads are open.
Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Outposts are now open.
WHAT IS OPEN/CLOSED
NC stay at home order along with non-essential business closures will expire Saturday May 8.
NC accommodations will be open starting Saturday May 8.
NC restaurants, bars etc can open on May 22.
TN & GA accommodations are open
NC, TN, GA restaurants are open for take out. Restaurants in TN & GA can open for limited seating.
The Qualla Band Land (Cherokee NC) is completely closed. BUT will reopen on Saturday May 9.
WHERE CAN I CAMP
TN & GA state parks are open including cabins, lodges, group overnight facilities, and campgrounds.
NC State Park roads and trails are open to the public, camping and facilities closed until May 15.
Private campgrounds are open in Tennessee and Georgia. We are unsure about private campgrounds in NC.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be opening Saturday, May 9, this includes US441 and Little River Road. Camping and some facilities will remain closed.
WHERE CAN I STAY, call ahead to verify availability
Camping & Camp Cabins:
https://tailofthedragonresorts.com/rv-resorts-camping/
Lodging:
https://tailofthedragonresorts.com/
