TN-68 (Ducktown to Tellico Plains)
The 32-mile stretch of TN-68 between Ducktown and Tellico Plains delivers relentless curves through Cherokee National Forest, climbing to nearly 2,000 feet and passing through the Coker Creek area. Running north from the copper-mining ghost town of Copperhill/Ducktown, the road connects to TN-360 and the Cherohala Skyway at Tellico Plains, making it the natural eastern approach or exit ramp for Cherohala loop rides. The corridor is lightly traveled and passes through forest and small mountain communities, offering a quieter alternative to US-64 for riders building multi-road East Tennessee itineraries.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Mobil
Convenient fuel stop at the Ducktown starting point before heading into the Cherokee National Forest corridor.
Mount Vernon
Small community offering a natural pause point roughly midway through the run.
Farner
Quiet rural town set in the Polk County hills, a good spot to stretch and take in the surrounding ridgeline views.
Tellico Plains
Gateway town to the Cherohala Skyway with services, local shops, and a welcome center for the region.
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