Following the Ocoee Down In Tennessee

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State: Tennessee
Date Submitted: July 1, 2000
Submitted by: Anonymous
Motorcycle Road Length: 26 Miles

Written Directions

This route is very simple to describe. Grab a road atlas and you will see the town of Ocoee in the southeast corner of Tennessee (near Cleveland TN). From Ocoee just travel east along highway 64 to Ducktown Tennessee.

Scenery

This
route is situated in the southeast corner of Tennessee and
takes you to and through the Cherokee
National Forest by way of the Ocoee River Gorge. The
section of the route that is in the Cherokee National Forest
is an official (actually the first one in the country) National
Forest Byway. One of the best things about this route is
that this part of Tennessee is loaded with some of the best
motorcycle roads in all of the Appalachian Mountains. Take
your own side trips and find and submit your own "MotorcycleRoads
route." Smokey mountains ... a beautiful lake ... a powerful
river ... thick forest ... this route is loaded with scenery!!
The route itself hugs the sides of the beautiful Lake
Ocoee, which is nestled in between tall mountains.
This lake is actually a reservoir that has been formed by
the construction of the Ocoee Dam. Along the route there
are many scenic overlooks for you to pull over at and take
in the magnificent views of the lake and mountains. The
road later follows the twisting path of Ocoee River as you
head east and finally out of the National Forest into the
very corner of Tennessee.

Road Quality

The roads on this route are top quality motorcycle roads. The mountain roads are full of twists and turns and elevation changes. This part of the state is less traveled and so you may have them to yourself at times.

Roadside Amenities

In the town of Ocoee (and the Ocoee River) is a major center for adventure outfitters that offer activities such as whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking,1-800-251-4800), for more links. And the Cherokee National Forest is loaded with opportunities for horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and camping. In Ducktown you can find a few restaurants and places to stay ... there is a nice B&B here called the White HouseAlso, don't forget, the Great Smokey Mountain National Park is only a couple hours away and is a world-class center for outdoor activities and scenery.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Ocoee River Rafting - Ocoee Outdoor Adventure Sites

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Reviewed by Guest on June 26, 2009 (2 out of 2 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Harley Couple
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: My husband and I enjoy this ride almost weekly. You never get tired of the scenery, the river or the mountains. there are so many different rides that begin on this route, that you cannot go wrong in any direction! The rafting crowd is not as bad as it used to be. I think the enconomy is hurting the business somewhat. Weekdays are the best! The rafting traffice doesn't bother us, but you should be aware of the 18 wheelers. Some of them have a difficult time with the curves. Just observe the speed warnings and you will be okay. Ride Safe!!!!
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Reviewed by Guest on December 16, 2007 (2 out of 2 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Stevie
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: This is indeed a beautiful ride, but beware of HUGE congestion in the upper reaches of Lake Ocoee. The rafters are there in force at certain times during the summer months. Numerous buses hauling them in & out are both parked on the shoulders as well as using the roadway. Not trying to scare anyone away, but please just be aware of the crowd if they are there and use extreme caution as you enjoy the trip.
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