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

John Lansford wrote: 
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.

One of the whacked-out thoughts that I had recently was that if for some odd, bizarre reason that proposed 'I-3' would ever come to be that the 'Dragon's Tail' section of US 129 could be taken over by the NPS as a potential extension/connection of the Blue Ridge and Foothills Parkways, it is that kewl of a drive.

I drove US 129 in that area in my 1997 Chevy Cavalier during my 2004 roadtrip (late june) and LOVED it. By all means, check it out.

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  • Re: mountain roads in KY/VA/TN, US 129?
    ... 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. ... ISTR mtr'ers mentioning US 129 or some other road as being ... I'm thinking major US roads like US 460, but suggestions for desirable side trips are welcome. ... motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts, especially in the spring and fall. ...
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  • Re: mountain roads in KY/VA/TN, US 129?
    ... >I'm planning my third annual/fourth trip to Columbia, SC, this spring. ... >ISTR mtr'ers mentioning US 129 or some other road as being ... >lightly-travelled and favored by motorcyclists, ... I'm thinking major US roads like US 460, ...
    (misc.transport.road)