Cherohala Skyway
Visitor Services

Facilities along the Cherohala Skyway can be found in the towns of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and Robbinsville, North Carolina, both of which are a short distance from either end of the Skyway. Services are limited on the route itself.

A series of 15 scenic pull-offs give the byway visitor continuous safe and prominent views of this seldom-seen Southern Appalachian region. Panoramic views are framed by natural beech, birch, and maple outcroppings. Trailheads leading from five scenic pull-offs offer easy accessibility to the wilderness and ecology of this Southern Appalachian high country.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Fees may be charged at attractions along the way.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Although separate bicycle lanes or paths are not specifically designated along the byway, the design of the paved road and the grassy shoulders provides room for bicyclists. Sightseers,...
	Camping Camping can be found near the Skyway in the following places: **Indian Boundary** Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee: Open April through September, the Indian Boundary Campground is...		Food Although there's nowhere to buy food along the Skyway, groceries and restaurant are available in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
	Gasoline Although there's nowhere to buy gasoline along the Skyway, service stations are available in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and Tellico Plains, Tennessee.		Information Brochures and information can be obtained at the following locations: _Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center_ 225 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains, TN 37385 423-253-8010 Mar. 1 -...
	Lodging Although there's no lodging along the Skyway, motels, lodges, B&Bs, and cabins are available along NC 143, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and along TN 165 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.		Restrooms Restrooms are available at Hooper Bald, Stratton Ridge, and Turkey Creek, along with picnic tables.
	Retail Although there's no retail stores along the Skyway, craft shops, antiques, and other stores are available in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

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Special Considerations

There are several special considerations associated with this byway. For example, there are no services available on the Cherohala Skyway (for 51 miles). However, there are services available at either end of the byway in Tellico Plains and Robbinsville. The design of the two-lane facility, integrated with wide shoulders and low speeds, helps to accommodate safe travel by all, especially bicycle enthusiasts and hikers.

All byway visitors, motorized and non-motorized, should be aware that there are some grades as steep as nine percent on the byway. Always use caution on the byway, but take particular care during winter storms. Roads may close during heavy snows.

Restrictions

All byway segments are paved and either state or federally maintained. Use caution when driving the byway during winter snows. Please check local weather conditions before traveling.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Summer and fall - The fall foliage season is wonderful (and popular) and summer is also the best time to visit.

High Season

The fall foliage season and summer are the most popular times to visit the byway.

Off Season

Snow is common from mid-November to mid-April.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Cherohala Skyway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

North Carolina

Tennessee