Tennessee · United States
Cherohala Skyway
NC 143TN 165Tellico Plains to Robbinsville
Fifty miles over the Unicoi Mountains from Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina, topping out around 1,600 m. The quiet alternative to the nearby Dragon, and better for it.
The Cherohala Skyway climbs to around 1,600 m across the Unicoi Mountains between Tellico Plains, Tennessee and Robbinsville, North Carolina, a quieter, sweeping alternative to the nearby Dragon, with wide mountain views the whole way. Flowing and scenic; mind the fog at altitude, the wildlife, and ice in the colder months.
Where it runs50.9 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 45Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%260.7 – 1,642.8 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Stratton RidgeViewpoint25 mi in
- Hooper Point OverlookViewpoint31 mi in
- Shute Cove OverlookViewpoint38 mi in
Hazards
- Fog at altitude
- Wildlife on the road
- Ice in the colder months
Sources
“With long and sweeping corners, it's a favorite for motorcycle and sports car drivers.”
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