Tellico Plains TN to Athens GA
Looking for the best route pulling the FW. Google map comes up with a couple routes through the Chattahoochee NF as opposed to going out to I-75 to Atlanta. I do like 2ndary highways but don't know ab...
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OK. This is going to be mind-boggling but our summer home is 20 miles from Tellico Plains and we have been doing this for years. From Tellico Plains go south on TN 68 through Farner, Ducktown, and Copperhill. Turn right on GA 5 and continue to Blue Ridge. Stay right on GA 5(becomes 575) to just north of Ellijay. Turn left (west) on to GA 52. Continue on this road until it splits, with 52 going to Amicacola Falls and the right fork (181?)goes to Dawsonville. Follow the right fork to Dawsonville and continue south, cross GA 400 and continue to Gainesville. When you get to Gainesville, get on US 129 and go to Athens. This is what locals refer to as the "Apple Valley" route. It has rolling hills but no steep grades and sufficient passing lanes to keep you sane. lizzie
