hey, thanks for the suggestions!!!
After reviewing my route, I will be taking that rt 28 (via Fontana Dam) to get to the tail.
Although I think I will only have time only for one run. It will be a long driving day to get back home in DC. I read that the speed limit is ONLY 30mph...and LEO setup up traps in the straight sections. So I probably won't linger much over 10mph above the limit. I'm actually considering getting a radar detector just for this trip (and either selling or returning it at the end). In my home state, detectors are illegal.
I am staying in Asheville the evening before, so probably get a head start on the tail by getting on the road by 6 or 630.
I'm going to Cherokee not necessarily for the casinos. I used Harrah's just as a notable waypoint. But it brings me back toward Asheville (and the general direction) for the cruise back home.
Keep these suggestions coming!
Any good NC-style BBQ spots???
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Originally Posted by Meeni
Take the 28 between Setcoah and the Tail. The 73 and 441 are very pretty roads but the pace is leisury.
Make multiple runs of the actual tail, it is a hard to master road, you won't enjoy it as it should the first time. The better times are in the morning when its empty. Do not drive like a madman, it is a dangerous road, for real. There are a couple of off-camber turns where understeer gets you right off a cliff! Stay on your lane, and watch out for corner cutters. Come with a full tank, there is no gas stations between Talahassee and Setcoah. LEO are very often present at the overlook and at the Chillowee lake. Do not get distracted by the photographers, a lot of people crash because of target fixation on the photographers or trying to do stupid shit to look good on the picture.
Cheerokee and the Harras casino are nothing special, if you are not like a passionate gambler, just forgo it and camp in the national park with a tent or something.
BTW, the Blue Ridge Parkway is also very nice and scenic (also leisurish). It would add significant time to your travel, but if you can pack it in yuo won't be disapointed.
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