Annual Pilgrimage to the NC mountains...
I drive up to Deal's Gap on an annual basis. This year i have been up there more than usual since i am getting accustomed to the RWD chassis and figured i'd post my final trip of the season as an open invitation.
* Dates: October 15th (5am) and 16th
* Where: From Columbus GA to Robbinsville, NC
* Distance: 260 miles + - (about 5 hours) to the hotel
* What to expect: An excellent driving experience and to flirt with the grip limitations of your vehicle
The reason i like to leave during the early morning hours on Saturday is simply because the final two hours of the drive (before the hotel) are hardcore mountain roads (not the type to push limits on at night). Leaving at 5 puts me there on those roads at 8am on a Saturday morning... minimal traffic.
The hotel i stay at (Microtel Suites) is reasonable, and well kept. I never worry about my car being messed with there. I'd expect to pay around 100$ per room for the night. Cram a couple people in there and that's 50$ per night!
Here's the route to plug into Google Maps:
A: Columbus, GA
B: Blairsville, GA
C: 111 Rodney Orr Byp, Robbinsville, NC
I've driven this several times and can guarantee one of the finest driving experiences in the Southeast. Shoot me a PM if you're interested so i know to wait up.
-jonathan
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.. man i wish i could go 
Originally Posted by Catnip
Some parts of it were more interesting than Deals Gap!
