• Learn about the local 4x4 and off-road trails at:

Tellico 4x4

• Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway (Wonderful Biking or Driving roads!)

Tail of the Dragon/Cherohala Skyway

• Check out the local happenins' with the Cherokee Scout:

Cherokee Scout

National Forests in the area

• Joyce Kilmer Memorial National Forest (North Carolina)

Joyce Kilmer NF

• Other National Forests in North Carolina:

National Foests in NC

• Chatahoochee National Forest (Georgia):

Chatahoochee National Forest

Other things in the area to see or do:

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad (Day trip)Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Nantahala Gorge River (rafting)Nantahala Outdoor Center

Tellico ORV AreaTellico ORV Information

Fantastic Site for Waterfalls in the area!North Carolina Waterfalls

Mountain Travel GuideMountain Travel

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Map and directions to Hiawassee reservoir and ORV areas:

Directions to Tellico ORV and the Hiawassee Reservoir area

Go toward Downtown Murphy (US 64/74)
1) When you see a McDonald's turn North onto Hiawassee St.
2) Take a left on Tennessee St which turns into Joe Brown Hwy (Route 1326).
3) You will go about 2.8 miles on Tennessee St/Joe Brown Hwy then turn right on Hanging Dog Road (route 1331).
4) Go 5.5 miles and turn right onto Davis Creek Road.
5) Go about 5 miles on Davis Creek Road (Forest Service Road 420) to the Allen Gap staging area.
6) Continue on Forest Service Road 420, which now turns into 420-1, and go 5.8 miles past the Allen Gap Staging area to State Line Campground.

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