Lenoir, N.C. to Bristol, Tn.
We are going to be in Lenoir, N.C. and were thinking of going from there to Bristol, Tn. Map roads (321 and 421) north of Lenoir look as though it may be problematic! Not sure want to embark on jour...
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I wouldn't exactly say 'no problems with mountains' on the 1-40/I-26/I-81 route. On I-40 west, you'll have 4 very curvy miles up at 6% just past Old Fort (up the eastern Continental Divide). Then on I-26, you've got a straight 6% climb of about 4 miles to the NC/TN line (beware of the curving dip partway up), followed by 3-4 miles of very curvy 6% downgrade entering TN. I think there are 3 runaway truck ramps on that stretch.
To get onto 'Future I-26W' as you go thru Asheville on I-40W, take I-240W from the east side of town.
Jim, "Many people stop looking for work when they find a job."
To get onto 'Future I-26W' as you go thru Asheville on I-40W, take I-240W from the east side of town.
Jim, "Many people stop looking for work when they find a job."
