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hellbird503
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Sep 17, 2013

Rt19 from Waynesville to Cherokee

Would like to know how Rt 19 from Waynesville to Cherokee,NC is, pulling a fifth wheel.Thanks for any help with this or any other insights about western NC, Dave

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  • Be in Waynesville in a couple of days. Camping there, will sightsee from there. Thanks for the info, Dave
  • It's better to run 74 around to Cherokee, Quicker, and easier. . 19 has 9% grades going up, and coming down. Not really a good towing road. However. There is a Campground at the top. and it comes out right at Happy Holiday CG. But they will tell you not to use 19.
  • Much, much better to go W'ville-Sylva-Dillsboro-Cherokee. Much.

    Jim, "When did my wild oats turn into prunes and All Bran?"
  • Based on our last trip that way, I wouldn't attempt it with anything. Depending on the size of your rig, you may not be able to get around some curves, and your brakes will be smpke if they don't fail completely. Maybe some locals can give you better info.