4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
NOTE:
Beginning next year (2011) I will only be arranging a "FALL" Tail of the Dragon.
Fall is a prettier time of the year for this event and with only one GTG here each year it will free up the "SPRING" for others to plan and/or attend meets other places.
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FALL 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Come to the 4th Annual Fall 2010 CROSSFIRE "Tail of the Dragon" meet October 1, 2, 3
Enjoy the accommodations at the Fontana Lodge in the beautiful mountains of Fontana Dam, North Carolina.
Enjoy meeting other members and some incredible driving in groups around the Smokey Mountains.
Also attend our BBQ Saturday night back at the lodge !!
We plan to begin the BBQ at 6:00 pm with food coming off the grill around 6:30.
We have a large grill and do it up in our own way so don't miss out
Fontana Village Resort ..www.fontanavillage.com.. in the Mountains of North Carolina
(on HWY 28, 9 miles south of the Dragon)
For directions to Fontana Dam (Village) Click here
Set your GPS to:
398 Woods Rd.
Fontana Dam, NC
This should bring you directly to the Fontana Lodge
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Just call 1 (800) 849-2258 and ask for the reservations desk.
Tell them your booking with the "Crossfire Group" to be certain to get our group rate.
Our discounted lodge rates are $79.00 (with Our Crossfire Group discount)
Cut off date is September 1rst for group discount rate. GROUP RATE DEADLINE HAS PASSED 9/1/10
Once you have booked your room please contact me and let me know the nights of your stay.
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Beginning next year (2011) I will only be arranging a "FALL" Tail of the Dragon.
Fall is a prettier time of the year for this event and with only one GTG here each year it will free up the "SPRING" for others to plan and/or attend meets other places.
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FALL 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Come to the 4th Annual Fall 2010 CROSSFIRE "Tail of the Dragon" meet October 1, 2, 3
Enjoy the accommodations at the Fontana Lodge in the beautiful mountains of Fontana Dam, North Carolina.
Enjoy meeting other members and some incredible driving in groups around the Smokey Mountains.
Also attend our BBQ Saturday night back at the lodge !!
We plan to begin the BBQ at 6:00 pm with food coming off the grill around 6:30.
We have a large grill and do it up in our own way so don't miss out
Fontana Village Resort ..www.fontanavillage.com.. in the Mountains of North Carolina
(on HWY 28, 9 miles south of the Dragon)
For directions to Fontana Dam (Village) Click here
Set your GPS to:
398 Woods Rd.
Fontana Dam, NC
This should bring you directly to the Fontana Lodge
================================================== =======
Just call 1 (800) 849-2258 and ask for the reservations desk.
Tell them your booking with the "Crossfire Group" to be certain to get our group rate.
Our discounted lodge rates are $79.00 (with Our Crossfire Group discount)
Cut off date is September 1rst for group discount rate. GROUP RATE DEADLINE HAS PASSED 9/1/10
Once you have booked your room please contact me and let me know the nights of your stay.
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Last edited by Valk; 09-28-2010 at 01:23 AM.
re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Members Attending ...last updated 10/1
Valkryderguy - (Gary) Aurora, Ill. - '04 SSB Coupe -(FRI, SAT, SUN)
John Book - Apopka, Fl. - '06 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Franc Rauscher (Franc) - St Louis, Mo. '05 SSB Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Cruxpyr Femella -(Cathy) - St.Louis, Mo. - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Osofast2 - (Ray & Susan) - Lexington, KY. - '05 Black Ltd Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
hcarter - (Howard) Area Local - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (SAT)
Bigkid - South Carolina - '05 SSB SRT6 (FRI, SAT)
BoilerUpXFire - (John & Molly)-Carmel, IN. - '05 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
rvroadster07 - (Allen) Maggie Valley, NC. - '07 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Rv Xfire08 - (Joanna ) Maggie Valley, NC.- '08 Red Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Thirteendog - (Nick) - Lebanon, TN. - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
pizzaguy - (Mark) Griffin, GA. - '05 Blaze Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Harbor - (Jim & Karen) Rochester Hills, MI. - '07 Silver Limited Roadster 6 sp (FRI, SAT, SUN)
DGSPIKES - (Tom & Debbie) Hendersonville , NC. - '04 blaze red coupe (FRI, SAT)
james1549 - (James & Tammi) - Cincinnati, OH. - '04 Red Crossfire Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Crossfirefrank - (Frank) Jackson, MI. - '05 Grey Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
danimal - (Dan) - Yulee, FL - '05 SSB Ltd Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Iamfink2 (Pat & Mickie) - Laurel, MD. - '05 SSB Ltd Roadster (THURS, FRI, SAT)
2006 Roadster in TN - (Darren & Mina)-Athens, TN. - '06 Alabaster Roadster (Drive in Saturday only)
Stopbandit (Walter and Donna) Pinehurst, NC. - '04 Blaze Red Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Pacemaker (Jonathan and Murfi) Knoxville, TN. - '05 Graphite Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Albert L. Murphree -Marryville, Ill. - '07 Silver Coupe - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
ZAHANMA - New Jersey - '05 Black SRT6 ?@?@?@?@?@?
Lorne - Ontario Canada - '05 roadster limited (FRI, SAT)
Levin&Bobbie - '06 Black Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
dedwards0323 - Upstate SC - '07 Machine Grey Coupe (FRI, SAT)
EllaLyn - (Ella) Gainesville, Ga. - '05 Alabaster Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Mickey5469 - (John) Gainesville, Ga. - '05 SRT6 Roadster SSB (FRI, SAT)
TexasT -(Danny and Sonia) Dallas/Garland Tx. - Aero Blue SRT6 Coupe - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Erzer - (Eric & Ruth) - St. Louis MO. - '07 Red Roadster (THURS, FRI, SAT)
zip439 - (Steve & Jessie) - Abbeville, AL.- '05 Grey Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT)
HellFire - (Murph/Chris) Glendale, KY. - '05 SSB SRT6 Coupe-(FRI, SAT, SUN)
Rusty - (Jerry) Ontario Canada - '05 Graphite Roadster (FRI, SAT)
JaneBridges (Jane) Vincennes, IN. - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe (THUR, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Kalway - St Cloud, MN. - '07 Aero Blue Roadster - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
JHM2K - Murfreesboro, TN. - '05 Alabaster Coupe - (FRI, SAT)
Bluecoupe (Steve) Grimsby, Ontario Canada - '05 Aero Blue Coupe(FRI, SAT )
Uncle_Al - (Al & Brenda) Chicago, Ill. - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
manisusmc - Spartanburg, SC. - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
v2addict - (Angelo) Barrie Ontario Canada - Graphite Grey LTD Coupe (FRI, SAT)
RBlythe332 - (Ray & Myletia) Frankfort, Ky. - '06 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Larry Hitze - (Midge & Larry) Lafayette, In. - '04 Red Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Sunflowrrz - (Lori-Ann)- Florence, Al. - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
dcjordan (Dennis&Pat) Carthage, Tx. - '07 Silver Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Itsky - (Evan) Parker, Co. - '05 Red Roadster - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
KimPossible (Kim) Winter Park, Fl. - '05 Yellow Roadster Limited (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
white04XF - (Jeb & Whitney) Bristol, Va. - '04 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
The Flying Turtle - Spartanburg SC - '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
iceball - (John & Angie) Cincinatti, Oh. - '05 Blaze Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Tom2112 - (Tom) Sharon, Pennsylvania - '05 Black SRT6 (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
SRT6nTulsa - (Alex) - Albuquerque, New Mexico - '05 Grey SRT6 Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
scott weber - (Scott) Hoffman Estates, Ill. - '05 Aero Blue Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
RickZ (Rick&Peggy) Andover, Oh. '05 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT)
XfireBlake (Blake&Laura) Roanoke, Va. - Graphite SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Mike Crouch - Roanoke, VA - Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
+fireamx - (Mike&Barb) Akron, Oh. - Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Romio - (Justin & Brittney) Baltimore, MD - '04 SSB Coupe (FRI, SAT)
mouserider - Essex County, NJ - '04 SSB Coupe - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Squirrel Crusher -(Don) Charlotte, NC - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
G&T1stxfire - (Greg&Teresa) St. Louis, MO. - '05 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
rcompart (Rudy) Wisconsin - '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
MisterTaz (Paul) Wisconsin - '08 (V8 POWERED) Yellow Roadster (FRI,SAT)
rvd4now - Detriot, Michigan - '04 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
onehundred80 - (Dave) Caledon,Ontario Canada - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
gryfan - (Nick) - Burlington ,Ontario ,Canada -(Riding with Dave above) (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Never_satisfied - Chebanse Ill. - '07 Oyster Gold Coupe.(THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Msgump - (Judy) Ann Arbor, MI. - '05 Yellow Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
bmorgan - Warner Robins, Ga. '05 Back SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Rapp's (Ann&Gary) Huntington Woods, MI. - '05 Yellow Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
sandman50 - Urbana, Oh. - '07 Machine Grey Coupe (FRI, SAT)
siXFold - Blountville, TN - 05' Black Limited Coupe (SAT)
Jason_HBC -(Jason) Central In. - '05 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT)
schwarzer - Upstate, SC - 04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT)
SRT6 in MI - (Clint) Bloomfield Hills, MI. - Aero Blue '05 SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
billangiep - (Bill) Hudson, Fl. - Alabaster Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
msxfire - (Lisa) - Michigan - '06 Machine Gray Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
04 sapphire - mishawaka IN (drive in Saturday only)
TJ (msgump grandson) - '05 Alabaster Roadster - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
amx1397 - Ft. Lauderdale Fl. - 05 Black SRT6 Coupe (.....................)
Needswings - (Rob) - Michigan - '05 Black SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT)
maxcichon - (Max) - Auburn, AL. - '05 Red Roadster (FRI)
32krazy! - Murfreesboro,Tn. - Mercedes Benz SLK32
SilverFox - (Bill) - Murphy, NC - '06 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Eric - Augsta, GA - '06 Machine Grey (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Valkryderguy - (Gary) Aurora, Ill. - '04 SSB Coupe -(FRI, SAT, SUN)
John Book - Apopka, Fl. - '06 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Franc Rauscher (Franc) - St Louis, Mo. '05 SSB Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Cruxpyr Femella -(Cathy) - St.Louis, Mo. - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Osofast2 - (Ray & Susan) - Lexington, KY. - '05 Black Ltd Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
hcarter - (Howard) Area Local - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (SAT)
Bigkid - South Carolina - '05 SSB SRT6 (FRI, SAT)
BoilerUpXFire - (John & Molly)-Carmel, IN. - '05 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
rvroadster07 - (Allen) Maggie Valley, NC. - '07 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Rv Xfire08 - (Joanna ) Maggie Valley, NC.- '08 Red Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Thirteendog - (Nick) - Lebanon, TN. - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
pizzaguy - (Mark) Griffin, GA. - '05 Blaze Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Harbor - (Jim & Karen) Rochester Hills, MI. - '07 Silver Limited Roadster 6 sp (FRI, SAT, SUN)
DGSPIKES - (Tom & Debbie) Hendersonville , NC. - '04 blaze red coupe (FRI, SAT)
james1549 - (James & Tammi) - Cincinnati, OH. - '04 Red Crossfire Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Crossfirefrank - (Frank) Jackson, MI. - '05 Grey Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
danimal - (Dan) - Yulee, FL - '05 SSB Ltd Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Iamfink2 (Pat & Mickie) - Laurel, MD. - '05 SSB Ltd Roadster (THURS, FRI, SAT)
2006 Roadster in TN - (Darren & Mina)-Athens, TN. - '06 Alabaster Roadster (Drive in Saturday only)
Stopbandit (Walter and Donna) Pinehurst, NC. - '04 Blaze Red Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Pacemaker (Jonathan and Murfi) Knoxville, TN. - '05 Graphite Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Albert L. Murphree -Marryville, Ill. - '07 Silver Coupe - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
ZAHANMA - New Jersey - '05 Black SRT6 ?@?@?@?@?@?
Lorne - Ontario Canada - '05 roadster limited (FRI, SAT)
Levin&Bobbie - '06 Black Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
dedwards0323 - Upstate SC - '07 Machine Grey Coupe (FRI, SAT)
EllaLyn - (Ella) Gainesville, Ga. - '05 Alabaster Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Mickey5469 - (John) Gainesville, Ga. - '05 SRT6 Roadster SSB (FRI, SAT)
TexasT -(Danny and Sonia) Dallas/Garland Tx. - Aero Blue SRT6 Coupe - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Erzer - (Eric & Ruth) - St. Louis MO. - '07 Red Roadster (THURS, FRI, SAT)
zip439 - (Steve & Jessie) - Abbeville, AL.- '05 Grey Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT)
HellFire - (Murph/Chris) Glendale, KY. - '05 SSB SRT6 Coupe-(FRI, SAT, SUN)
Rusty - (Jerry) Ontario Canada - '05 Graphite Roadster (FRI, SAT)
JaneBridges (Jane) Vincennes, IN. - '05 Graphite SRT6 Coupe (THUR, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Kalway - St Cloud, MN. - '07 Aero Blue Roadster - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
JHM2K - Murfreesboro, TN. - '05 Alabaster Coupe - (FRI, SAT)
Bluecoupe (Steve) Grimsby, Ontario Canada - '05 Aero Blue Coupe(FRI, SAT )
Uncle_Al - (Al & Brenda) Chicago, Ill. - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
manisusmc - Spartanburg, SC. - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
v2addict - (Angelo) Barrie Ontario Canada - Graphite Grey LTD Coupe (FRI, SAT)
RBlythe332 - (Ray & Myletia) Frankfort, Ky. - '06 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Larry Hitze - (Midge & Larry) Lafayette, In. - '04 Red Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Sunflowrrz - (Lori-Ann)- Florence, Al. - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
dcjordan (Dennis&Pat) Carthage, Tx. - '07 Silver Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Itsky - (Evan) Parker, Co. - '05 Red Roadster - (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
KimPossible (Kim) Winter Park, Fl. - '05 Yellow Roadster Limited (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
white04XF - (Jeb & Whitney) Bristol, Va. - '04 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
The Flying Turtle - Spartanburg SC - '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
iceball - (John & Angie) Cincinatti, Oh. - '05 Blaze Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Tom2112 - (Tom) Sharon, Pennsylvania - '05 Black SRT6 (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
SRT6nTulsa - (Alex) - Albuquerque, New Mexico - '05 Grey SRT6 Coupe (THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
scott weber - (Scott) Hoffman Estates, Ill. - '05 Aero Blue Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
RickZ (Rick&Peggy) Andover, Oh. '05 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT)
XfireBlake (Blake&Laura) Roanoke, Va. - Graphite SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Mike Crouch - Roanoke, VA - Aero Blue SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
+fireamx - (Mike&Barb) Akron, Oh. - Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT)
Romio - (Justin & Brittney) Baltimore, MD - '04 SSB Coupe (FRI, SAT)
mouserider - Essex County, NJ - '04 SSB Coupe - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Squirrel Crusher -(Don) Charlotte, NC - '05 Aero Blue SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
G&T1stxfire - (Greg&Teresa) St. Louis, MO. - '05 Red Roadster (FRI, SAT)
rcompart (Rudy) Wisconsin - '05 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
MisterTaz (Paul) Wisconsin - '08 (V8 POWERED) Yellow Roadster (FRI,SAT)
rvd4now - Detriot, Michigan - '04 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
onehundred80 - (Dave) Caledon,Ontario Canada - '04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT, SUN)
gryfan - (Nick) - Burlington ,Ontario ,Canada -(Riding with Dave above) (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Never_satisfied - Chebanse Ill. - '07 Oyster Gold Coupe.(THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN)
Msgump - (Judy) Ann Arbor, MI. - '05 Yellow Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
bmorgan - Warner Robins, Ga. '05 Back SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT)
Rapp's (Ann&Gary) Huntington Woods, MI. - '05 Yellow Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
sandman50 - Urbana, Oh. - '07 Machine Grey Coupe (FRI, SAT)
siXFold - Blountville, TN - 05' Black Limited Coupe (SAT)
Jason_HBC -(Jason) Central In. - '05 Alabaster Coupe (FRI, SAT)
schwarzer - Upstate, SC - 04 Black Coupe (FRI, SAT)
SRT6 in MI - (Clint) Bloomfield Hills, MI. - Aero Blue '05 SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
billangiep - (Bill) Hudson, Fl. - Alabaster Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
msxfire - (Lisa) - Michigan - '06 Machine Gray Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
04 sapphire - mishawaka IN (drive in Saturday only)
TJ (msgump grandson) - '05 Alabaster Roadster - (FRI, SAT, SUN)
amx1397 - Ft. Lauderdale Fl. - 05 Black SRT6 Coupe (.....................)
Needswings - (Rob) - Michigan - '05 Black SRT6 Coupe (FRI, SAT)
maxcichon - (Max) - Auburn, AL. - '05 Red Roadster (FRI)
32krazy! - Murfreesboro,Tn. - Mercedes Benz SLK32
SilverFox - (Bill) - Murphy, NC - '06 SSB SRT6 Roadster (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Eric - Augsta, GA - '06 Machine Grey (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Last edited by Valk; 02-19-2012 at 11:38 AM.
re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
The first meet ever - Fall 2007
Spring 2008 meet
Fall 2008 meet - 37 Crossfires
Spring 2009 meet
Fall 2009 meet - 57 Crossfires
Spring Meet 2010
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Spring 2008 meet
Fall 2008 meet - 37 Crossfires
Spring 2009 meet
Fall 2009 meet - 57 Crossfires
Spring Meet 2010
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Last edited by Valk; 04-28-2010 at 12:27 AM.
re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Weekend Itinerary
Saturday
Begins at 8:30am with the Crossfire line up at the lodge.
Then around 9:00am we take our convoy of 80 Crossfires in a continuous line (road blocked) to the Fontana Dam (across the Dam) where professional photos are taken by US129photos.com.
We will have a few folks directing you in to the parking area and assisting in getting all our Crossfires parked nicely and evenly to provide a good photo
We are usually there til around 11:30am and then divide into smaller groups for the remainder of the day beginning with a trip 30 miles to Robbinsville for lunch.
Fuel is available in Robbinsville for those who need to fill up.
Then a run through the Cherohala Skyway - (55 miles / 5400ft. peak elevation) and back around eventually back through the Dragon and back to the lodge around 5pm.
<< Saturday run map (click on it) 141 miles
There is then time to freshen up and then come down to the Chestnut room at the lodge for our C-I-C-C-I SPONSORED BBQ dinner.
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Baked Beans will be served to all who attend.
Soft drinks and water will be served but alcohol is your responsibility
We will start the grilling around 6:00 pm and should be starting to eat by 6:30.
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Sunday
Line up at 10:00 and start getting ready for another great day!!
Leave Fontana Lodge around 10:30
A run down to Frankiin and then up to Cherokee for lunch.
Then a trip through the Smokey Mountains and over to the Foothills Parkway and back to US129 through the Dragon and return to the lodge.
<< Sunday run map (click on it) 179 miles
Dinner will be available back at Fontana Lodge for those who wish to dine there.
Eventually all of us who are staying overnight at the lodge are again welcome to hang out in the comfortable spacious lobby and share stories and reflect on the weekend spent together.
This is just a general outline of the activities planned for our weekend GTG
Please drive safely and I'm looking forward to seeing you all there.
Last edited by Valk; 09-05-2011 at 06:14 PM.
re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
DRIVING ROUTES FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Maps and DirectionsSaturday Run...140 miles ....Mapquest Link
Fall Dragon Weekend SAT Route (Turn-by-Turn).pdf
Line up at 8:30 and start getting ready for a great day!!
Leave the lodge around 9:00 in a group (road blocked) and head for the Fontana Dam Visitors Center PHOTO SHOOT (10 minutes away)
Turn right out from the lodge onto Hwy 28
Go 3 miles from the lodge and keep left to the Fontana Dam and across the Dam.
Entrance to the parking lot is on your left.
Professional photos will be taken by US129 photos.com
They will be at the Fontana Dam from 9:30 to 11:30 for our group pics.
Leaving Fontana Dam around 11:30
Watch for Hwy 28 South when leaving Fontana Dam
It is a sharp left fork in the road at a stop sign
Follow Hwy 28 to Hwy 143 right (18 mi, approx 30 min) to Robbinsville.
Lunch in Robbinsville at Papas Pizza (buffet) McDonald's , Wendy's or Subway.
(Your pick, all within a block of each other)
An hour and a half is open for this lunch stop.
I recommend Papas Pizza (all ya can eat $7.29)
Sat 1:30 PM (regroup and leave Robbinsville)
On US129/143 north and watch for US143 fork off to the left
this will become the Cherohala Skyway (NC. hwy 143 & TN. hwy 165) 5200 ft peak.
Take Hwy 360 north right just before the town "Tellico Plains"
Follow Hwy 360 to Hwy 411/72 right
Optional Pit-Stop at Hardy's in Vonore. (Restrooms & gas available)
Continue on hwy 411/72 north to hwy 72 right back to US129 right .
(The Dragon)
Then on to Hwy 28 left and go 9 miles back to the Fontana Lodge on right.
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Danimal and a few others will be running this alternate route on Saturday
Anyone interested can join him for this run on Saturday instead of the Cherohala Loop Run. (shown above)
Driving distance is nearly the same but for those of you have attended before and are looking for something different here ya go.....click on the link below......
Driving Directions from 398 Woods Rd Fontana Dam, North Carolina to 398 Woods Rd Fontana Dam, North Carolina
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SUNDAY RUN - 179 miles ....Mapquest Link
Fall Dragon Weekend SUN Route (Turn-by-Turn).pdf
Here is another link below with a map version with directions and trip summary stats (MS Streets & Trips).
XFire Route - Dragon Run (Northern Route - 3).pdf
Start your day with a few runs on the Dragon or maybe just sleep a bit later.
Then get ready for day two of some fun mountain driving .
Line up at 10:00 and start getting ready for another great day!!
Leave Fontana Lodge around 10:30
Turnright out from the lodge onto Hwy 28 south.
Follow 28 south to the town named Franklin.
Turn left on Church st
Turn Right on Itola st
Turn left on Palmer st.
Merge left on to 441
Turn right on BIA-468
Turn left on Johnson Arch rd
Arrive in Cherokee
Lunch places are all around the small town of Cherokee.
Follow 441 North leaving Cherokee and enter the Smokey Mountain National Park.
Continue on 441 and about 32 miles through the Smokey Mountain National Park.
Turn left on TN 73 (Little River Rd) Little River Rd becomes Cades Cove rd.
Turn right on 337 and it will become 321.
Continue following 321 to the Foothills Parkway
Turn left onto the Foothills Parkway and follow it to the end at 129.
Turn left on 129 and follow it back through the Dragon to 28.
Turn left on 28 and follow 9 miles back to Fontana Lodge on right
Last edited by Valk; 09-05-2011 at 06:18 PM.
Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Hey!....I'm in....one car for now, that may change, we shall see.....Friday-Mon...............
Last edited by Valk; 04-27-2010 at 05:19 PM.
Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I have updated the list and will continue to do so daily.
Re: 4th Annual Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon GTG - Oct. 1, 2, 3
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I have updated the list and will continue to do so daily.
Thanks for all your hard work Gary