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Barelhrse3's avatar
Barelhrse3
Explorer
Jul 30, 2023

VA to pigeon forge

We are planning a trip from Zuni, VA to Pigron Forge. We are looking for the easiest drive up the mountains. We went to Cherokee 2 years ago and it was scary making the ascent on 40. Looking into truck routes but wanted to see if you all could recommend the way with the least steep inclines! Thanks!
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  • ferndaleflyer's avatar
    ferndaleflyer
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2023
    I think after this location I would go 460 to Petersburg, north on I-95 to the bypass around Richmond then take I-64 over to I-81 and head South to exit 407, 66-441 into Pigeon Forge. I think this takes you right to your camp ground
  • Barelhrse3's avatar
    Barelhrse3
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2023
    ferndaleflyer wrote:
    I go to Pigeon Forge a lot but where is Zuni, VA? 81 sure is no where near Richmond as someone suggests. But if you are going down I-81 just go to exit 407 (66-441) which takes you straight to Pigeon Forge. As far as getting from Zuni, its not even listed on the VA map so I couldn't help.


    Zuni is a blip on the map lol don’t blink you’ll absolutely miss it. It’s along 460- we’re half a mile from it actually.
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2023
    ferndaleflyer wrote:
    I go to Pigeon Forge a lot but where is Zuni, VA? 81 sure is no where near Richmond as someone suggests. But if you are going down I-81 just go to exit 407 (66-441) which takes you straight to Pigeon Forge. As far as getting from Zuni, its not even listed on the VA map so I couldn't help.
    Zuni is basically a wide spot on 460, NW of Suffolk or SE of Petersburg.
  • ferndaleflyer's avatar
    ferndaleflyer
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2023
    I go to Pigeon Forge a lot but where is Zuni, VA? 81 sure is no where near Richmond as someone suggests. But if you are going down I-81 just go to exit 407 (66-441) which takes you straight to Pigeon Forge. As far as getting from Zuni, its not even listed on the VA map so I couldn't help.
  • ken56's avatar
    ken56
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2023
    Head up to Richmond and pick up 81....it's the flattest route I see. Yes it adds time and miles but if you prefer flat there's your route.
  • Barelhrse3's avatar
    Barelhrse3
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2023
    Nothing per se. Just so steep when you’re hauling a 42 ft toy hauler and I’m a Florida born and bred girl lol we don’t even have hills! :)
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2023
    I haven't done it, but What's wrong with 460 to 81 to 66 ?
  • Birdnst's avatar
    Birdnst
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2023
    From Poquoson I always do 64 to 81 to 40 and to up the creek campground.
    6 cylinder ecoboost max towing package and 36ft travel trailer.
    Have done this many times. I know north before southwest.

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