Mountain Run 5 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Gunny · 02-16-2017

ITINERARY
Sunday, May 14 @ 8PM - driver's meeting in Blowing Rock, NC
Monday, May 15 - Blowing Rock to Gatlinburg with a stop in Asheville
Tuesday, May 16 - Two runs/routes, a Scenic Route and a Driver's Delight. Both will be great but you have to choose one (at driver's meeting).
Wednesday, May 17 - Gatlinburg to Bowling Green. Three direct routes plus a scenic route - choose one.

HOTEL INFO
Sunday, May 14, 2017 $79.00 a night.
Holiday Inn Express - Blowing Rock, NC
8412 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC
(828)295-4422

Monday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $108 a night.
Park Vista Hotel
705 Cherokee Orchard Rd,
Gatlinburg, TN
(865)436-9211

Call hotel directly and use our group code GSRZR1 for either hotel. It would be advisable to make your hotel reservations early.

MAPS/ROUTES
The basic maps are displayed below and at this LINK. The maps/routes will receive a bit more tweaking and the final maps/routes will be sent to all participants.

MONDAY

Blowing Rock-Gatlinburg: Blue Ridge Parkway, tour of New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, I-40, Foothills Parkway

TUESDAY - SCENIC ROUTE

Smoky Mtn Loop, Newfound Gap photo op, Fontana Dam, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cades Cove

TUESDAY - DRIVER'S DELIGHT

Smoky Mtn Loop + Wayah Rd, Newfound Gap photo op, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway

WEDNESDAY

Gatlinburg to Bowling Green - final route(s) TBD

IMPORTANT INFO
You MUST tech your car before participating in the Mountain Run. Tires, brakes, brake fluid, oil, coolant, etc. etc. Failure to properly prepare usually results in a major headache (or worse). That said, we always have knowledgeable mechanics on the run with the tools to handle most mishaps that might occur.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, post here or contact Robert DeMarco, Paul Workman, or Gunny via PM or email. Have any special requests for a certain road or particular stop? let us know and if it's possible to accommodate within the existing maps' framework we will do so.

OK, YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING ON MR5 ... WHAT NEXT?
* Post here and/or contact Gunny via PM or email.
* Make your hotel reservations (2 locations)
* Let Gunny know how many will be on the New Belgium tour
I will email all participants with additional info as well as request updated info from participants. Don't post your info publicly - we'll do this via email. If you don't know Gunny's email send him a message HERE.

NEW BELGIUM BREWERY TOUR
This is a free tour but spaces will be at a premium & may not be guaranteed. You will need to sign up with me no later than March 10. First come, first served.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST
If you've been on at least one mountain run then you already know what it's all about. If you've never been on a mountain run, then you need to try it. We try hard to have something for everyone and to have a wonderful and safe trip through some spectacular mountains and roads. To view photos from prior mountain runs click: MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4

02-16-2017	#1
Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 926	Mountain Run 5 ITINERARY Sunday, May 14 @ 8PM - driver's meeting in Blowing Rock, NC Monday, May 15 - Blowing Rock to Gatlinburg with a stop in Asheville Tuesday, May 16 - Two runs/routes, a Scenic Route and a Driver's Delight. Both will be great but you have to choose one (at driver's meeting). Wednesday, May 17 - Gatlinburg to Bowling Green. Three direct routes plus a scenic route - choose one. HOTEL INFO Sunday, May 14, 2017 $79.00 a night. Holiday Inn Express - Blowing Rock, NC 8412 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock, NC (828)295-4422 Monday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $108 a night. Park Vista Hotel 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg, TN (865)436-9211 Call hotel directly and use our group code GSRZR1 for either hotel. It would be advisable to make your hotel reservations early. MAPS/ROUTES The basic maps are displayed below and at this LINK. The maps/routes will receive a bit more tweaking and the final maps/routes will be sent to all participants. MONDAY Blowing Rock-Gatlinburg: Blue Ridge Parkway, tour of New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, I-40, Foothills Parkway TUESDAY - SCENIC ROUTE Smoky Mtn Loop, Newfound Gap photo op, Fontana Dam, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cades Cove TUESDAY - DRIVER'S DELIGHT Smoky Mtn Loop + Wayah Rd, Newfound Gap photo op, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway WEDNESDAY Gatlinburg to Bowling Green - final route(s) TBD IMPORTANT INFO You MUST tech your car before participating in the Mountain Run. Tires, brakes, brake fluid, oil, coolant, etc. etc. Failure to properly prepare usually results in a major headache (or worse). That said, we always have knowledgeable mechanics on the run with the tools to handle most mishaps that might occur. QUESTIONS If you have any questions, post here or contact Robert DeMarco, Paul Workman, or Gunny via PM or email. Have any special requests for a certain road or particular stop? let us know and if it's possible to accommodate within the existing maps' framework we will do so. OK, YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING ON MR5 ... WHAT NEXT? * Post here and/or contact Gunny via PM or email. * Make your hotel reservations (2 locations) * Let Gunny know how many will be on the New Belgium tour I will email all participants with additional info as well as request updated info from participants. Don't post your info publicly - we'll do this via email. If you don't know Gunny's email send him a message HERE. NEW BELGIUM BREWERY TOUR This is a free tour but spaces will be at a premium & may not be guaranteed. You will need to sign up with me no later than March 10. First come, first served. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST If you've been on at least one mountain run then you already know what it's all about. If you've never been on a mountain run, then you need to try it. We try hard to have something for everyone and to have a wonderful and safe trip through some spectacular mountains and roads. To view photos from prior mountain runs click: MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4 __________________ George Jones Founding Member #14 www.zrwon.com