The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s newest source for big adventure-a multiuse trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. Just beyond Dillsboro,take US 74 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) west to Exit 74, Cherokee. You will pass through Clayton, GA, Franklin, NC, and Dillsboro, NC.
US Hwy 441 will take you into Cherokee.įrom Atlanta, GA – approximately three hours.Take I-85 north to I-985, which becomes US 23, whichbecomes US 23/441. Continue weston US 74 beyond Waynesville, Sylva, and Dillsboro to Exit 74, Cherokee. US Hwy 441 will take you into Cherokee.įrom Knoxville, TN – approximately two hours.Take I-40 east into North Carolina to Exit 27 (US 74, Great Smoky Mountains Expressway). Our Cherokee maps include road and highway information, as well as the location of many of the area’s best attractions.įrom Asheville, NC – approximately one hour.Take I-40 west to Exit 27 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway).Continue west on US 74 past Waynesville, Sylva and Dillsboro to Exit 74, Cherokee. There are many winding roads and scenic highways to choose from if you have the time and want to avoid the interstate. Hey, we won’t even judge you for using your handy GPS as long as it gets you here. Making your way through the mountains is no easy task unless you have a good map, and we’ve got one for you.