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Old 07-29-2010, 06:52 AM
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Default Wallhala to Fontana route 28 drive

Well, I have driven into Fontana now on every north to south approach I can find. It's time for new roads. My current plans are to arrive in the Clemson/Greenville/Spartansburg area on Wednesday in preparation for a 3 1/2 hour run to Wallhala and up Route 28 through Franklin to Fontana. this road is billed as being very "S" worthy.

Anyone interested in meeting up in Greenville to make the drive with me? Also, as I recall from last spring, Route 28 had some construction on it. Are they done, and if not, any reccomendations for detours? Post up!


I can't wait for DBRX!!!!!!!
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Dave, I've driven this road through and around Clemson in both directions and its a GREAT Road ...
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I almost prefer that Route 28 drive to the Dragon; less traffic, fewer LEOs, and more variation in the turns. It's a great drive!!
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Rt 28 from Franklin to Fontana has a lot of really good stretches!!! Will be a fun drive.....

Wish I was coming that way!
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We could. It would be a slight detour but...
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[QUOTE=Scooterboy,Jul 29 2010, 02:48 PM] We could.
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Originally Posted by w1ngman,Jul 29 2010, 09:08 PM



...yeah, 'slight'
Yeah Dave I remember that one at Pinehurst
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Originally Posted by batguano,Jul 29 2010, 09:22 PM
Yeah Dave I remember that one at Pinehurst


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Originally Posted by Sobe_Death,Jul 29 2010, 12:18 PM
I almost prefer that Route 28 drive to the Dragon; less traffic, fewer LEOs, and more variation in the turns. It's a great drive!!
That's exactly why Mike does this "Drive"....every time we go to the Dragon....as one of the organized area drives !!!!
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You may also want to consider Wayah Road from Franklin over to 129, south of Fontana. It is usually deserted and the climb from Franklin is great, followed by a nice descent along the upper reaches of the Natahala River


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