Re: mountain roads in KY/VA/TN, US 129?

Scott O. Kuznicki <scottkuznicki@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I'm planning my third annual/fourth trip to Columbia, SC, this spring.
>Though I'm not entirely sure of my route, I haven't ruled out roaming
>around in Appalachia like I usually do on the way down there. My
>goals this year are to do US 33 across IN and OH, see the New River
>Gorge bridge on US 19, and possibly make a two-day return via Atlanta
>and Memphis (future I-22). You'll need to read the summaries below to
>understand why I want to see US 33; I'm hoping to complete major US
>expressways/freeways in Ohio.
>
>ISTR mtr'ers mentioning US 129 or some other road as being
>lightly-travelled and favored by motorcyclists, and downright
>dangerous because it is so curvy. The most recent post I remember
>mentioned that it doesn't change much in elevation.
>
>A search for "US 129" in my extensive library of posts has turned up
>nothing. Anyone have any clue which road was mentioned? Suggestions
>for other similar roads? I'm thinking major US roads like US 460, but
>suggestions for desirable side trips are welcome.

Do a search for "Tail of the Dragon". US 129 is heavily travelled by
motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts, especially in the spring and
fall. NC 143 is also becoming popular with them as is the Cherohala
Skyway. US 129 climbs upward to Deals Gap at the TN/NC line and then
drops down towards Robbinsville, NC.

John Lansford, PE
--
John's Shop of Wood
http://wood.jlansford.net/
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