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.
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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Pcmcia1975
July 13, 2016
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!