Tellico in late July/early August?
 

Wanted to start a thread to see who would be interested in going to Tellico in SC sometime in late July or early August. Based on what we learned from the last trip I would recommend arriving on Saturday, wheeling on Sunday and Monday, then leaving Tuesday. We can also look at renting some cabins that are near the trails or possible staying at a hotel near the state line entrance to the area. Tellico is located in Nantahala National Forest just north of Murphy, North Carolina on the Tennessee/North Carolina line. All I can say about Tellico is it was my first trip wheeling and I had an absolute blast so hopefully we can get a good group for this trip.

A brief writeup I found:

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Hmm...that's exactly around the time I'm moving! But I also need to go up north anyways sometime soon, tellico would make a good rest stop. ;) So after you all figure out an exact date I'll be able to decide.

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I'm interested, keep me posted.

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I will try to keep everyone posted but check in here every once in a while. Dei, we can either caravan up or back depending on which leg of your trip it is.

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Stay at Tellico Cabin Rentals www.tellicocabinrentals.com

I think Ive had my last Tellico trip for a long time. Its Moab and Colorado trails for me now.

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Remember we said we would stay in those if we went again. Very close to the trails and really cute. The owners drove that sweet 4x4 golf cart looking thing. We could all stay together and play house.:)

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If they have a few cabins together that would be great. Rates aren't bad either. It would be great to save that 45 min drive in and out from the hotel. I know some people that were headed up there this past weekend and stayed near the state line entrance. Will have to see what they thought of the hotel and if they know of any cabins around there.

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That thing was pretty cool :)


I get the top bunk :D

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That's okay, warm air rises and payback is a bitch.;);):D

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OMG!...ROFLMFAO! :D :D :D :D

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So what does everyone think of July 29th-31st or Aug 5th-7th?

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The Grand Cherokee, The ATV den, and Lock-em Inn are all on the same property....very close to each other. I stay at the Tipton Creek Ranch, but its tight for even 4 jeeps and its a LONG way to anything but trails.(1.5hrs to anything) Plus its more expensive than most of the other places.

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The August dates may work better for us.

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It is looking like they will work better for me to.

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Let's go with Aug 5th weekend. Seems to be the census. Colin also said that weekend was great for him.
Now....where shall we stay? Colin said that "Crawford Campground" is fun?? Personally, I'd rather have a cabin than camping...but that's just me. :)

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August 5th-7th it is. I love camping but not in August so I think finding some cabins together would be great. Basically anything closer to the trail head than Murphy would be good.

HI, can Colin make it for Sunday/Monday wheeling or just over the weekend?

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I told Colin the dates and gave him the link to this thread. He didn't say no, so I assume he's cool w/ it. He is getting some info. on some cabins he said that is close to the first pay site. I'll let you know what he finds. :)

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Hey, what's wrong with a hotel???? Cabins may be ok.....As long as they are nice.

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I think we were just trying to find some place closer to the actual trails. That 45min drive up and down the mountain to get into the city got old real fast. But I don't think a hotel has been completely ruled out. Guess we'll just see what the census is once we have a better idea of who all is coming. :)

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I certainly am not ruling out a hotel though a group of cabins would be great. One major benefit of a hotel that I though of last night was internet, I mean "forum" access. Not sure if I can handle that many days away from it :p

I will have to check with the GF's sister and brother in-law, they stayed at the hotel right near the state line entrance a couple of weeks ago. That could be a great place to stay because if I recall it is within 5 minutes of the trail head of #6.

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The hotel was NASTY, and that podunck village was no city.

Just take LOTS of beer and chewing tobacco and you're set!;)

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Back water town that doesn't sell beer but does sell liquor, WTF :confused: :rolleyes:

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Check out my avatar.......

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Is that going in the back window of the 2? :p

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I don't think that alldunn would go for that....but if I ever get a H2 then I would put it on mine.

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NO:mad:

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:mad: :mad:

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Hey alldune, I think somebody has their eye on a nice B-Day or Christmas present :eek: :D

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Been checking around and not finding a lot of options closer to the trails. Anyone have any idea how close Tellico Plains TN is to Tellico OHV?

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Looks like about an hour or so drive...

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Was hoping it was a little closer than Murphy. Bet the roads are better coming in that way though.

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Since were are we are now a month away from this trip, it is time to hammer out the details on accommodations. Anyone got any suggestions, recommendations?

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I think we are going to go on August 5th and Camp out on the trails. If you guys stay in Murphy, We'll get together out on the trails in the mornings. We'll probably camp in the same spot and start from there each day. Anyone up for camping out??? It will be a bunch of drunk(not while trial runnig) middle twenty-early 30's guys, so if you want to join after that disclaimer, feel free!! I seroiusly doubt any of us will bwe able to get our significant others to go and camp in redneck heaven! So far its going to be my H2, my 75 K5 (now w/ a detroit rear locker and 4.56 gears), and a 79CJ which should be locked in the rear by then.

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Awesome!! I got Angry Iron to join us!!
http://www.angryiron.com/

he will be bringing another H1er along!!!!

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So i guess August 5th it is? Ill probably come and bring a couple kids with me(5yrold boy and 7yr old boy). I think theyll have a great time...not so sure that i can talk the wifey into going this time--its a busy time of year for us and she hates leaving town.

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Sounds like things are shaping up. Think it is about time to start a PM so we can work everything out.

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the Green Cove Motel is near the upper entrance. It sounds like it's a sh!thole of a hotel but couldn't be much worse than Murphy.

It's not far from the state line, I think.

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I will be there.

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Thanks for the info. I had heard the name before but couldn't remember it. Will see what I can find on it. Even if it was as bad as Murphy, you don't have the 45 minute drive each way so it is actually better :p

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Based on this quote I just found it sounds like staying on the TN side would be better.

Full service motels (including telephones in each room) seemed to be available no closer than Madisonville on the Tennessee side and in Murphy in the North Carolina side. The road along the Tellico river on the Tennessee side is hard surfaced all the way to the entrance to the ORV area at the North Carolina border. So even though Murphy is closer, the drive from Tennessee may be faster. For those that can do without some of the services normally taken for granted in modern motels, the Green Cove Motel offers rooms only about 5 miles from the ORV area.