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  • B4 june 21, 2013 FEATURES The Western Carolinian Mountain motorcycle routes offer two-wheeled joy Tyler Auffhammer News Editor For two-wheeled adven- turers, Western North Carolina is a diamond in the rough. From the famed switchbacks of the Tail of the Dragon on U.S. 129 to the scenic curves of the Cherohala Skyway, ~ the Smoky Mountains of- fer a number of gorgeous and exhilarating motor- cycle routes to explore on two wheels. Robbinsville, a rural mountain town located justonthe western border of the Tar Heel State, is a great spot to start your mountain mo- torcycle journeys. The town offers numerous gas stations, fast food, lodging and even a few motorcycle shops like Wheelers Performance Parts and Repair located on Tapoco Road. From Robbinsville, the nearest two-wheeled des- tination is the Cherohala Skyway, easily accessed from Santeetlah Lake. Snaking up and over - ,400 foot mountains for nearly 15 miles from Rob- binsville and descending another 21 miles into the ~ deep forests of Tellico Plains, Tenn., the Chero- hala Skyway has become known for its long, sweep- ing turns and scenic - mile-high views. _ According to chero- hala.com, the Cherohala Skyway was completed in the fall of 1996 after being _ under construction for some 34 years. It is North Carolinas most expensive highway, carrying a price tag of nearly $100,000,000. Theroad crosses | through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, coining the name Cherohala. Due to its extremely ru- ral setting, the Skyway is Get ready to ride! a boom or bust adven- ture for motorcyclists, In the spring and summer, it offers scenic beauty with not much through- _ traffic, but at night and in the winter months, it can - be dangerous because there are no facilities other than a couple of restrooms. So make sure you fill up your gas tank before this 36-mile jaunt. Although some of the mile-high ridges can get chilly even in the spring _and summer, the Chero- hala Skyway always provides an unforgettable ride. Highlights from the Skyway include pictures at Big Junction, a sce- nic pull-off at 5,235 feet, and the Harley-Davidson dealership at the end near Tellico Plains. Just.as the Cherohala "SYLVA (IN STOMACH? Skyway begins in Rob- binsville, the Moon- shiner 28 is located just 20 minutes from town toward the famous Tail of the Dragon. While the Dragon offers the most bang for your bike, Moon- , Shiner 28 is a fun alterna- tive that offers the same twists and turns but ata much more relaxed pace. When arriving at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on U.S. 129 at the Tennessee State Line, take a right and y@u enter on the northern end of Moon- shiner 28. The bonus for this ride is that the speed limit is 55 for much of the route. Beware, however, that some of the switchbacks will require amuch lower speed than what is posted. Moonshiner 28 twists 1 its way southeastward through Franklin and Highlands, before turn- ing southward into Geor- . gia and South Carolina _ at Walhalla, according to moonshiner28.com Mountain panoramas, waterfalls and isolated lakes appear around nearly every corner, offering great opportuni- ties to pull out the travel fishing pole. You may hear the name Hellbender thrown around on High- way 28. This was aname given to a small section of 28 some years ago by Fontana Village Resort, a year-round vacation destination in the Nan- tahala Forest. Although Fontana dropped the name in 2009, according to moonshiner28.com, TELL US WHAT HURTS: MedWest Health System is pleased to provide the region with an urgent care center, conveniently located in . the Walmart Plaza in Sylva. Urgent care provides.a faster, less costly alternative to an emergency department visit, caring for illnesses like sore throats and: upset stomachs, or injuries like sprains and cuts. The MedWest Urgent Care Center in Sylva is staffed with caring physicians, nurses, and techs to take care of what hurts. MedWest Urgent Care can even help you become established with a primary care physician for follow-up. THE WALMART PLAZA)| Photo by Tyler Auffhammer/STAFF many people still refer to the entirety of 28 as _the Hellbender despite its original reference to only a small section. Located next ta the northern point of High- way 28 is the famous Tail of the Dragon on U.S. 129 that crosses the North. Carolina/Tennessee bor- der and boasts 318 curves in an 11-mile stretch. Although desolate in winter and sometimes having to be shut down due to rockslides, the Tail of the Dragon is king among motorcycle and sports car roads. Like the Cherohala Skyway, the Dragon offers a new ad- venture with every trip, from encounters with black bear cubs hang- ing from limbs above the _ road to tractor-trailers taking up both of the too narrow two-lane. Speaking of tractor- trailers, these big rigs have been a problem on the Dragon and other similar roads for years, causing numerous wrecks and injuries. In 2012, the NCDOT banned trucks longer than 30 feet from operating on US 129 anywhere from US 19/74 all the way to the North Carolina/Tennessee State Line. They are also banned on NC 28 from NC 148 all the way to US 129. Also on the ban list is the entire Cherohala Skyway, according to tailofthe- dragon.com Although the Dragon offers great scenery, such as the Overlook at mile marker 9, do not get caught looking around too much while driving, as the rapid- fire hairpins require the utmost attention and too much speed heading into a tight turn could leave you on the asphalt. However, despite all of its danger, the Tail of the Dragon remains very popular, inviting more than 460,000 vehicles in 2011, according to the Tennessee DOT. Including a view of the Cheoah Dam where Har- rison Ford jumped from in the movie The Fugitive and professional pictures snapped along the route by photographers like Killboy and US129 Photos, Tailof . the Dragon simply cannot be beat for exhilarating curves and a breathtaking mountain experience. So the next time you stop by Robbinsville and its three stoplights, be sure to seek out two- wheeled adventure on - the Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28 or Tail of the Dragon, each provid- ing a unique yet always enjoyable ride. 631-9462 c
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