Where: Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground and surrounding area.
When: October 1-3 plus maybe a few more days.
I'm planning on heading to Tellico Plains for 5 days of Dual sport riding. I will probably add a couple of days before or after the dates posted. I will be riding dual sport but the area also has great road riding for those of you who prefer to stay on the pavement. I will be camping but the campground does have cabins. If you are thinking of going and want a cabin you need to call ASAP because they sell out way in advance. Tent camping does not require reservations.
We had a fantastic riding last year. We probably won't hit the peak fall colors like we did last year but it should still be great riding.
All 7 cabins are booked for that weekend already.
DANG IT
I'll be in Moab, Utah that week.
I have me a cabin with Mountain View cabins on rafter road rented for 9/30 thru 10/3
If anyone else is looking there was still 1 of the cheaper ( $228 ) for 4 nights. the other ones are $10 a night more.
Quote from: Al Goodwin on August 14, 2021, 06:51:58 AM
DANG IT
I'll be in Moab, Utah that week.
I will be in Moab the week after you. I can't wait.
I'm in, I have scheduled camping at the camp grounds, I'll be there on oct 1
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Quote from: Mashrider on September 07, 2021, 04:50:23 PM
I'm in, I have scheduled camping at the camp grounds, I'll be there on oct 1
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No reservations are required to camp at Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground.
Yeah, I called Wayne there, he told me, I'm going up on the 1st with my pickup bike in back I have a tent on my truck
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Quote from: Madmanmike on August 08, 2021, 11:39:58 AM
All 7 cabins are booked for that weekend already.
Check with buddy he wants to go , y'all can get a room in town
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Count me in for the weekend!! I'll plan to camp also at CMTC. Then I'll work my way south for Vintage fest the next weekend.
It's flooding rain here on the coast all week so I have time to plan camping trips... LOL
See yall there!!
Chuck
I plan to be there. Is this an organized event or an informal get together?
Quote from: bamarider on September 18, 2021, 11:30:23 AM
I plan to be there. Is this an organized event or an informal get together?
Yes
This is a semi organized event. I picked the date and posted it. I'll be leading rides every day and you are welcome to ride along or do your own thing. At this point I don't have any routes planned but I know the area well enough to come up with something every day. I did the same thing last year and it worked out pretty good except for some minor confusion on one day.
My ride report form last year: https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-195#post-41111605 (https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-195#post-41111605)
The long term weather forecast is looking really good for this (https://advrider.com/f/styles/advrider_smilies/rayof.gif)
If the weather forecast doesn't change significantly I plan on getting to Tellico on Wednesday 9/29 and staying until Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday will be half day rides and Thurs-Sat full day rides.
I should be there around 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday.
I've come up with a tentative plan.
I plan on heading up on Wednesday. Probably get there early afternoon, set up camp and have time for a short ride before dinner.
Thursday: Ride to Deal's Gap, lunch there. Ride the fun roads behind Fontana Village and then the Gravohala back to Tellico.
Friday: Farr Gap and some exploring in that area.
Saturday: UFO landing Pad, Appalachia and Hiwassee dams, Maybe trail 81 and Buck Bald.
Sunday: Half day ride TBA
This is all subject to change but that's the plan for now.
Some more info.
Rides will leave around 9 in the morning. I plan on bringing some food and eating breakfast at the campground. Wayne normally serves breakfast on Sat & Sun Mornings. Lunch will be on the road every day. Dinner will be back in Tellico.
If you are coming let me know what when you expect to arrive.
The weather forecast still looks great. No rain, not too hot during the day and not to cold at night.
For anyone that shows up at the campground during the day while we are out riding, we will be camping by the creek. Look for a white Avalanche and a white Explorer.
I'm not going to make it this weekend.... I still have things for my father to address.... But I'm still on track to be at Barbers next weekend.
Ya'll enjoy and I'll get there sooner or later.
Chuck
Quote from: Chuck & Susan on September 28, 2021, 11:26:19 AM
I'm not going to make it this weekend.... I still have things for my father to address.... But I'm still on track to be at Barbers next weekend.
Ya'll enjoy and I'll get there sooner or later.
Chuck
I'll see you at Barber!
I'm planning on being there late this afternoon.
If I can escape work early today, I'm gonna try to get up there this evening.
Any of you ever traversed Heintooga Round Bottom road on your bikes?
Quote from: TN_twowheeladdict on October 03, 2021, 05:38:22 PM
Any of you ever traversed Heintooga Round Bottom road on your bikes?
Yes, many times. That road is near Maggie Valley, not near Tellico.
Quote from: klaviator on October 03, 2021, 05:45:49 PM
Yes, many times. That road is near Maggie Valley, not near Tellico.
Is it mostly downhill since it is one way?
Quote from: TN_twowheeladdict on October 03, 2021, 07:48:19 PM
Is it mostly downhill since it is one way?
I don't remember there being much of a grade anywhere. I guess it does go downhill. It's not difficult. It could be ridden on a streetbike. It's only one way part of the way.
Made home. Y'all missed out on some good riding in the mud yesterday. I had a blast and found some new stuff and some that I didn't want to do by myself. I rode from 8:30 to 5:00 , It never totally stopped raining. Ended up riding 135 miles for the day.
Quote from: mojo1 on October 04, 2021, 04:08:34 PM
Made home. Y'all missed out on some good riding in the mud yesterday. I had a blast and found some new stuff and some that I didn't want to do by myself. I rode from 8:30 to 5:00 , It never totally stopped raining. Ended up riding 135 miles for the day.
You're more hard core than the rest of us for sure. After 3 1/2 days of riding I was wore out. I would have ridden another half day if the weather was nice but taking down my tent in the rain would have sucked. Did you find a rain suit somewhere?
Quote from: klaviator on October 04, 2021, 04:42:09 PM
You're more hard core than the rest of us for sure. After 3 1/2 days of riding I was wore out. I would have ridden another half day if the weather was nice but taking down my tent in the rain would have sucked. Did you find a rain suit somewhere?
Yeah I got some frog toggs at Walmart. My boots weren't waterproof anymore though. They were about worn out so I just trashed them at end of the day. I did bring a extra pair of boots even though I didn't bring my rain gear

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This turned out to be a very fun event. There were 2 of us on Wednesday. 2 more showed up on Thursday. 1 more midday Friday and 2 more Friday night giving us 7 riders on the Saturday ride.
It ended up looking like a KLX rally with 5 of seven bikes being Kawasaki green.
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A few random pics.
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My detailed ride report with a lot more pics is here: https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-264#post-43094296 (https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-264#post-43094296)
Dang I should made that one to add another KLX..rolling thunder in the hills.
Finally got my few pics off the camera and on to my PC.
Line up on KLX's at the dam,
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At the Alien Landing pad;
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The Leaky Pipe;
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Speed!
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Rich hurrying to catch Win;
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Interloper on the KLX ride ;-)
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Jeff;
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Another interloper!
Greg;
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Win on Trail 81;
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Yes, Jeff saved it!
Camp;
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