First time driving mountains

downtheroad wrote:
When you get into 'mountains' and start seeing these, then you know you are really driving in 'mountains.'

There is a runaway ramp, available .........

Not like one pictured(not as steep), but one available in rare chance of brake failure.

Markiemark:C

I have a friend from northern India who probably thinks the Rockies are foothills.

old guy wrote:
I have never seen a steep mountain or even a steep hill back east.

That is what I thought also when I kept seeing these posts. I searched the maps and sure enough they actually have a mountain back there. Doubt it is like we encounter on the continental divide or every day driving out here in the west. However, probably a understandable concern for RVers that have never driven on anything but flatlands.

When you get into 'mountains' and start seeing these, then you know you are really driving in 'mountains.'

QueenD wrote:
We are taking our first trip to mountains in motorhome. Looking on info taking Hwy 441 from Greensboro, GA to Cherokee, nc. Have a 1997 gas motorhome 36 foot. Are we going yo encounter any steep mountains?

Up at the state line GA/NC just north of Clayton & Franklin NC, there is one Mtn Pass, the road is 4 Lane with a big emergency lane, Big Rig trucks use the route, it is very safe, meaning trucks go up and over like 45 mph, lots of room, safe.

It is medium steep, just take your time, also the descent/downside is similar, becareful keeping speed in check without, heating up brakes.

No sharp turns, nice wide road!

It is not bad, and is great, scenic, easy drive.

Great area, enjoy your trip!

Some Pics from our trip ~~ -->

Markiemark:C

I'm not familiar with your route however, there are steep mountains and roads in the eastern USA. Fortunately, most of them are relatively short.
Consider buying the Mountain Directory, or something similar, if you will be traveling often in the mountains.
Slow and careful will get you there, enjoy the ride.

Tell ya what, Old Guy. if your western mountains manage to survive a quarter-billion years of erosion without being erased, send us a reminder post card, and we'll send them a birthday card.

Laughing at anyone's safety concerns is a dam' fool's game.

Jim

steep is a relative thing of course. Some of the steepest roads I've traveled are in the East but the hills are of relatively short duration and are very low speed limits, making them much easier to negotiate. Driving 20 MPH is second gear is much easier than driving 50 or 60 on the same grade for four or five times as long in the west. What you will encounter MOSTLY is some very beautiful scenery. Relax and enjoy the trip / Skip

It will be steep considering you are from Louisiana. It is all uphill from there!

I have never seen a steep mountain or even a steep hill back east.