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 Cherohala Skyway road damaged
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Joined: May 2007
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
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Part of the NC side slide 900 ft down the mountain. You can take that one off your bucket list this spring. http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/01/18/2615982/part-of-cherohala-skyway-slides.htmlI don't know how much rain they've had but we've had over 6" the past 10 days and everything has turned to goop. My favorite gap leading out of town will be closed for months due to a slide and every fun road in the area will need careful scouting.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Re: Cherohala Skyway road damaged
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
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Well crap, looks like new route planning for many this year. 441 is closed as well Newfound Gap
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Re: Cherohala Skyway road damaged
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Joined: Feb 2011
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Oil Expert
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We've had an unbelievable number of landslides in the past few days due to all the rain. If you're planning a trip to western North Carolina you'd better check to see if your chosen route is clear.
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Re: Cherohala Skyway road damaged
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Joined: Apr 2006
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2006
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Yikes, this is seriously bad news for those that enjoy riding in God's country.
Hope no one in the areas affected were hurt or had property damage.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Re: Cherohala Skyway road damaged
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Joined: Feb 2011
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Not too many injuries but there have been parking lots sucked into sinkholes, cars and all, and roads completely washed away.
It's significant.
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