Cherohala Skyway
NC 143TN 165Tellico Plains to Robbinsville · Tennessee
Distance50.9mi · 82 km
Drive time1 h 37 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainForest
A high, sweeping skyway over the Unicoi Mountains.
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 runs
Tellico PlainsStart · Tennessee
RobbinsvilleEnd · United States
Character
Corners34bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb1414 mtotal ascent
Summit1613 mhighest point · 5292 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
1354 m rangeKnow before you go
- Fog at altitude
- Wildlife on the road
- Ice in the colder months
Along the road
- viewpoint Stratton Ridge
- viewpoint Hooper Point Overlook
- viewpoint Shute Cove Overlook
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