Help on rte. selection N. Ga.

[goufgators]

Planning a trip from Clayton, Ga. to Spring City, Tn. Need advice on this rte regarding 'drivability' in a gas MH w/toad. I don't see anything in East Mountain Directory that would indicate steep grades. I plan on: 76 W to 64; 64 to 294; 294 to 68; 68 to 27. Any suggestions, pro or con? Thanks, Larry...

[wa8yxm]

I have done some strange roads with my Gasser and towed.. Max CGCVW consist.

Curves are more of a problem than grades.. Have gone over the smokeys (once) contential Divide (A few times) most of my driving in GA is closer to what I'd call "Pool table" than "Mountain" though I do know there are some when I get up around the northern tip.

[goufgators]

Ivylog wrote:
I use 76 and 294/68 fairly often in my MH. 76 is a little curvy and you do cross the AT but not a steep pull. 294 has been worked on recently and they straightened some of the curves. 68 is curvy too with one good climb and some of it is a little narrow but doable. If the inside of the curve has been widened it's a fairly sharp one so slow down. The leaves should be near peak so it will be a pretty ride.
At Tellico Plains I'd be tempted to unhook the toad and take 165/Cherohala Skyway scenic byway out and back as it should be spectacular. Would not even hook the toad back up for the 50 miles to Spring City.

Thanks! Just the info I needed.../ Larry

[Ivylog]

I use 76 and 294/68 fairly often in my MH. 76 is a little curvy and you do cross the AT but not a steep pull. 294 has been worked on recently and they straightened some of the curves. 68 is curvy too with one good climb and some of it is a little narrow but doable. If the inside of the curve has been widened it's a fairly sharp one so slow down. The leaves should be near peak so it will be a pretty ride.
At Tellico Plains I'd be tempted to unhook the toad and take 165/Cherohala Skyway scenic byway out and back as it should be spectacular. Would not even hook the toad back up for the 50 miles to Spring City.