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By Guest (0 McR Points)
on Feb 29, 2004
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Cherohala Skyway
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I live 30 minutes from the Dragon. I ride it, to get to the Cherohala because the Cherohala is far more fun than the Dragon. I ride it year round, several times a year, even in the snow on New Year's Day every year! Some statements below are not accurate. It is 18 miles from the end of the dragon to the beginning of Cherohala. A shortcut through Joyce Kilmer forest avoids Robbinsville and makes it about 10 miles between the two great roads. the Fugitive movie was filmed in Swain county, not Graham county. It was filmed at the Cheoha Dam at the end of the Dragon, right near Deal's Gap. There are a couple motels in Tellico Plains, but lodging is easier to find in Robbinsville. However, I would suggest staying in Townsend, TN and then ride a triangle. Foothills Parkway to Dragon, to Cherohala to TN hwy 360, back to 411 back to 129, ride along the lake, back over the Foothills and back to Townsend. I ride that route in about 3 1/2 hours all the time.
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Sooner805
35 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This truely is one of the best rides in the nation and I would like to thank the contributor for the detailed description. This road has it all with the exception of amenities. Fuel and food are availible at each end but none on the ride itself. The road is often compared to the Dragon as most motorcycle roads are but I believe this road is much better due to its longer length and elevation changes. The road surface is good and access is limited. Caution is a must because the road has many surprises and higher speeds leading into a sharp turn. The scenery is wonderfull.
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Guest
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I couldn't say enough good things about this GREAT ride! Of course I've only been riding for 49 years and my opinion is that of a newby.
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Guest
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Motorcycle Type : Other
In 2008 my wife and a Group of 6 bikes rode to Tenn. to do the tail of the Dragon. that was a kool ride but it couldnt compare to the beautiful sights of the Cherohala Skyway its a ride you got to do before you die. Breath takeing . W9ERE GONNA GO BACK
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Photo Gallery of Cherohala Skyway (37 Photos)
Huckleberry Knob is the crest of the Skyway. In the distance is Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Scenery along Cherohala
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Cherohala Skyway (East)
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Cherohala Skyway (East) doing what the CS does best, keeping me on my toes.
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Cherohalo Skyway June/2018
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Bald River Falls just off Cherohalo Skyway July/2019
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Here is us at the Santeetlah rest stop at elevation 5280', on the The Cherohala Skyway. We left Tellico Plaines a half hour before and the temps were 75 degrees, By the time we climbed to a mile high... it was in the 60's.
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Can get wet and foggy on the Cherohala.
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Wife Jan on our mountain trip.
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Cherohala Harley-Davidson, 1650 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN. 9/8/2016
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Bald River Falls off Cherohala Skyway, River Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 9/8/2016
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Preferred Parking at the San-Ran Motel, Robbinsville, NC 9/8/2016
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August 2014 Cherohala Skyway mother/daughters ride
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Leaving Cherohala HD to ride the Cherohala Skyway 8/30/14
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This pic was taken in 2011. My son and grandsons ride Norton on the Dragon. We love it. Will be slaying the beast labor day weekend! See you there!
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lobo41 - Summer 2012
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This is bald River falls just outside of Tellico Plains TN. Look for the signs, right turn comming out of Tellico plains and Left turn going into town.You can view the falls from the bridge.
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Along Cherohala. Respect those 15 and 25mph curves, don't expect to take them at 35.
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We had a really great ride and the weather was perfect.
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Interactive Views Along This Route
Start point
Latitude 35.3670695
Longitude -84.3002515
Way point 1
Latitude 35.3851476
Longitude -84.1195956
Way point 2
Latitude 35.3481412
Longitude -84.0380275
End point
Latitude 35.3248078
Longitude -83.8026829
