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3.83 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.83
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TN Hwy 68: from Ducktown to Telico Plains

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Mar 31, 2005

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AaronF
April 6, 2015
I enjoy this ride a lot, but have learned to be…
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Mark B.
262 McR Points
July 20, 2020
Great run along the eastern border of TN. Many…
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Written Directions

If you want to take this route from the south to the north, start the route by finding your way to Ducktown, TN (which is about 70 miles south of Knoxville, TN near the TN/GA border). From Ducktown, simply take TN route 68 north all the way to Telico Plains, TN.

Scenery

A pristine country setting with mountains and creeks in abundance. There are also some very small communities along the way.

Drive Enjoyment

This road is not for the novice biker. Good road condition and some very tight turns and lots of curves. Hwy 68 runs into Ducktown, TN to Tellico Plains, TN. From the south end of it you can route from the south to connect to the Cherohala skyway.

Tourism Opportunities

Nothing really to do other than just enjoy the scenery and the awesome road twists and turns. From either direction fill up with gas because it might be the only opportunity you get. This route passes through the Cherokee National Forest.

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- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - This route is near the Cherokee National Forest - This route is near
 

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AaronF
April 6, 2015
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I enjoy this ride a lot, but have learned to be very cautious due to some hazardous road conditions. There are numerous gravel driveways that connect to the road, so you'll encounter a lot of gravel along the white lines. Also you need to be aware of the northernmost railroad crossing, if you hit it too fast it could launch you off your bike. Lastly there are areas that have had some poor road repair work done, the patches are very uneven and kinda sprawl across the lanes. Again, I do enjoy this road, it's a nice preamble to the Skyway, but it has some unfortunate characteristics that need to be accounted for.
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Mark B.
July 20, 2020
262 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great run along the eastern border of TN. Many folks stay north because of the Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway. This road will bring you south and allow you to turn east towards Murphy, NC. 68 is full of quick curves and a few blind hills that need to be respected. The shoulder is very narrow so plan to handle any issues that may pop up, like wildlife, within your half of the pavement.
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TheFryedaddy
May 27, 2021
80 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Scenic road through the Cherokee National Forest. Can be the gateway road to go to the Ocoee River.
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