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howdy35
Explorer II
Jan 18, 2020

Best Route through the Smokies

Looking for advice going from Gatlinburg to Ashville NC. Anyone made that trip and know of the best road? Is 441 across the Smokies any good for a Diesel Pusher with Toad? Planning for the summer-fall of 2020. Thanks for any advice. Arnold, Happy travels.
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  • JoeH's avatar
    JoeH
    Explorer III
    Jan 18, 2020
    accsys wrote:
    If it were me, I would take I-40. You definitely DO NOT want to take US 19 between Cherokee and Maggie Valley. US 74 from 441 just south of Cherokee to US 19 north of Waynesville is a good ride but you will wind up on I-40 regardless.

    I agree with above. 441 to Cherokee is full of gawkers and very tight turns and grades. 19 to Maggie Valley is not a good road for a coach, although I've been on worse, but certainly not fun. I-40 is the way to go.
  • accsys's avatar
    accsys
    Explorer
    Jan 18, 2020
    If it were me, I would take I-40. You definitely DO NOT want to take US 19 between Cherokee and Maggie Valley. US 74 from 441 just south of Cherokee to US 19 north of Waynesville is a good ride but you will wind up on I-40 regardless.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jan 18, 2020
    I did it with a gasser pulling a toad. I am sure that a DP should make it without any issues.

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