Texas to Tale of the Dragon
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Texas to Tale of the Dragon
We will be riding from Houston in May to Robbinsville NC, but will be stopping around Tuscaloosa AL for the night, looking for a place to stay off of HWY 20, any recommendations sure would help, thanks.
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Keep an eye on the weather that time of year. Sometimes the mountains can still have bad spots particularly at elevation. Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort has a Facebook page that they occasionally post road conditions.
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Part of our roadtrip last year we pasted through Amarillo and on to the Dragon.
Not sure which we you are planning to go, but if you are going via the Talimena Scenic Highway then I cannot rate the Hootie Creek House in Talihina OK high enough, amazing place http://hootiecreekhouse.com/
Just say Ken & Di from England sent you
Also we stayed at the Iron Horse Motorcycle lodge http://www.ironhorsenc.com/, great location for visiting the area, only downside a dry county so stock up before u arrive or when out riding for the day
Not sure which we you are planning to go, but if you are going via the Talimena Scenic Highway then I cannot rate the Hootie Creek House in Talihina OK high enough, amazing place http://hootiecreekhouse.com/
Just say Ken & Di from England sent you
Also we stayed at the Iron Horse Motorcycle lodge http://www.ironhorsenc.com/, great location for visiting the area, only downside a dry county so stock up before u arrive or when out riding for the day
Last edited by painey; Jan 8, 2014 at 06:23 AM.
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Not sure what your route is but , If your on I-75 get off in Cleveland TN exit 20 (hwy 74) follow that to Hwy64 east. It will take you along the Ocoee river (great ride). Then Hwy 68 north (great ride)to Tellico Plains TN. That's the start of the Cherohala Skyway(great ride) and that will put you right into Robbinsonville. The only part of this route is that isn't that great is hwy74.
If you have time take I-575 north(it splits off I-75 just north of Atlanta) to Ellijay GA and take Hwy 52 west across Fort Mtn (great ride)to Hwy 411 north. That will put you right at Hwy 64, take that east and follow the rest of the other route.
Depending on what day you come thru the wife and I could even ride with you and escort you. We live north of Atlanta in Woodstock right where 75/575 split.
If you have time take I-575 north(it splits off I-75 just north of Atlanta) to Ellijay GA and take Hwy 52 west across Fort Mtn (great ride)to Hwy 411 north. That will put you right at Hwy 64, take that east and follow the rest of the other route.
Depending on what day you come thru the wife and I could even ride with you and escort you. We live north of Atlanta in Woodstock right where 75/575 split.
Hi, Just a point of information to you when you stay in any of these places be sure to ask if they are Motorcycle friendly. When I did the trip this summer one of the places we stayed was in the Natahala (spelling it wrong) forest. One of the most beautiful places BUT the cabin we stayed at -- arrived at night in the pouring rain-- the cabin was on a very extreme gravel dirt road. Even a four wheel would have a time of it getting up the hill. Once the bikes were up by the cabin-- the kickstands sunk(even with wood underneath) was a NIghtmare in the rain. The cabin owners offered to refund our money but we chose to stay the two nights. Enjoy your trip!! There are so many beautiful roads in that part of the US--you can spend years there and not get tired of it!