Mountain Run 2

[Mystic ZR-1]

John (Rex)
Do you tentatively plan on hooking up with us in Winchester VA
Sunday am (time etc TBD) for the run South?
Looks like at least 5 or 6 cars so far!
Looking forward to a great time!
Doug

[Rex Ruby]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

John (Rex)
Do you tentatively plan on hooking up with us in Winchester VA
Sunday am (time etc TBD) for the run South?
Looks like at least 5 or 6 cars so far!
Looking forward to a great time!
Doug

Depends on what time you all will be leaving Winchester.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Can't imagine leaving Winchester at zero dark thirty as the ride to Blowing Rock NC is about 6 hours (?) No need to get there too early. Guessing leaving after breakfast 9ish or ? How long does it take to get to Winchester from the Philly area? Then of course, we've got to figure on what time any WAZOOers will arrive in Winchester or wherever they'd want to meet if different?

[Rex Ruby]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Can't imagine leaving Winchester at zero dark thirty as the ride to Blowing Rock NC is about 6 hours (?) No need to get there too early. Guessing leaving after breakfast 9ish or ? How long does it take to get to Winchester from the Philly area? Then of course, we've got to figure on what time any WAZOOers will arrive in Winchester or wherever they'd want to meet if different?

Winchester to Phila is 3 to 3.5 hours.
Would love to meet up there but I am not leaving home earlier than 7AM!

[Rex Ruby]

Originally Posted by Rex Ruby

Winchester to Phila is 3 to 3.5 hours.
Would love to meet up there but I am not leaving home earlier than 7AM!

Taking a harder look at travel times and mileages maybe I'll come down Saturday and visit my brother who lives 45 min from Winchester.
Either that or I'll just meet you all in Blowing Rock.

[Gunny]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

... No need to get there too early. ...

Couple of thoughts as you come down I-81

• Google maps suggests I-81/I-77 then west on 421/221 to Blowing Rock.
• You can also take I-81 to the Tri-Cities area (Bristol-Kingsport-JC) and choose one of the routes to Blowing Rock from there. These are pretty good roads.
• If you have some time to kill you can spend some "leisurely" time on the Blue Ridge Parkway ... be forewarned, the BRP is not fast and you should definitely check for road conditions/detours/etc. We will be doing a nice section of the BRP on Monday so you will get to see some nice scenery & experience some good roads.
• Check Gas Buddy before you leave ... I think you will find North Carolina to be a bit high on fuel. I usually stop at one of the exits just north of the I-81/I-77 split for best fuel prices in VA. With luck, Georgia's prices will allow some savings and also come at appropriate times when we need fuel.
  

I'm going to suggest Sunday night dinner around 6:30pm in Blowing Rock. It will be helpful to have a short driver's meeting for final details/questions/etc. before we start the Mtn Run on Monday. Google maps suggests 4:20 travel time for me, so I'm planning on leaving @1:30 pm, giving me time for church & taking wife & 95 year old mom out to Mother's Day lunch.