MOTD 2010 Links

Sorry, This Drive is Now FULL.

If the Dragon is still Closed we the following alternative routes in RED below:

The drive will take us over the Cherohala Skyway to Telico Plains (stop for breakfast), the south and around to Murphy, back to Robbinsville and  a final run back to Fontana over the 'Hellbender'. There will be some photo stops along the way

Additional Links	Sunrise Drive PDF
	Alternative Sunrise Drive PDF HERE
	Apple Valley Cafe Menu

Right Click to Save the following Files Locally

Downloadable Directions for TomTom

Downloadable Directions for Garmin

Alternative Directions for Tom Tom HERE

Alterntative Directions for Garmin HERE

 

Why this route and why so bloomin' early?

BLAME IT ON AARON !!! For MOTD 2006, this run was for 90+ cars (in 3 different groups) to get up the Foothills Parkway and through the Smoky Mountain State Park. Before sending this many cars down the route, Aaron got up really early one morning to pre-drive the route by himself and make sure that his directions were correct. He had the roads all to himself and had one of the most memorable experiences of his life. Whenever he needs a break, he closes his eyes and remember Little River Road, charging down the road with no traffic at all... windows down, sunroof open, seat heaters and heat on high... he was shivering from the cool, crisp air but he was alive! Dense forest on the right, whitewater river on the left and a perfect twisty road under his tires. The park becomes congested after 10-11am everyday as the families in minivans come out to enjoy the scenery, but if we get out early we get this beautiful place all to ourselves.

We will meet up at 6am, have a quick driver's talk and get on the road about 6:10am. Bring your FRS/GMRS radios if you have 'em... We’ll be calling out directions and road hazzards to make things safer and easier.

There will be a stop for gas and a breakfast at Apple Valley Farms Cafe about an hour or so into the drive.

Barring any major problems, we should make it back by 11:00am

Feel free to just show up and enjoy!