TN Hwy 68: from Ducktown to Telico Plains

0 McR Points

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.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Love this road. Close to 300 curves and turns. Significant portions have been repaved recently, which has addressed most of the comments about uneven patches. Just rode this two days ago with five other friends at the end of a five day road trip. Many thought this was a highlight of the trip!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This stretch of road is not for beginners. I've ridden it roundtrip one time and one-way another time. I rode it last Friday night from Ducktown to Tellico Plains and do not recommend it be riden at night. During the day on a perfect day it can be hazardous in a couple of places if you're not paying attention. Be extra careful with the 2 railroad crossings, on one you can jsut about go airborne if not careful. Not much traffic but once in a while someone coming from the opposite direction can come on to your lane. My GPS came in real handy giving me a view of the curvees coming up ahead.