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Otsp0901
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Mar 10, 2026

Route Help for 3 females!!! West Virginia!! I77 or i64???

My sisters and I are taking a road trip down south coming from Minnesota. Our first stop is Beckley, West Virginia. The next stop is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Which way navigating the mountains better? I77 south or i64 east? I know going east would take longer but we are ok with going whichever way is easier. Worried about fancy gap going south and worried about Sandstone going east. After struggling going down a mountain hauling a camper last year in Utah I have a new respect for the mountain. This time my significant other won’t be with and we won’t be towing with my suburban. So my anxiety is a little high. Which route would you choose? We are going in the beginning of June. 

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  • I would suggest you take I77. Although there are some fairly steep grades, your SUV should handle it with ease. Keep it at 60 mph. If you were towing, it would be more challenging. 

    • Otsp0901's avatar
      Otsp0901
      Explorer

      Thanks for the response. Is fancy gap easier than sandstone? 

      • IB853347201's avatar
        IB853347201
        Nomad II

        I don't recall Sandstone being all that difficult but as I said I don't think you'll have any issues in an SUV thru Fancy Gap