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Unaka Mountain Road (TN-FSR230)

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  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. Erwin
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“Gravel road that follows the TN/NC state line with two beautiful overlooks along the way. ”

Marc Upton
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12.1

Miles

19.5

KM
Doubletrack

4,845' 1,477 m

High

2,857' 871 m

Low

2,057' 627 m

Up

2,558' 780 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Gravel road starts on the left from Rock Creek Road/TN-395 at Indian Grave Gap. If you cross into North Carolina, you've missed the turn. The road pass two different overlooks, Beauty Gap and Unaka Mountain Overlook, that are worth the stop. This stretch of gravel is used in a local gravel grind race.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Land Manager: USFS Cherokee National Forest - Watauga Ranger District

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  4.3 from 4 votes

#3

in Erwin

#11451

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#3

in Erwin

#261

in Tennessee

#11,451

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One of the low saddles between Beauty Gap and Unaka Mountain Overlook.
Sep 27, 2019 near Burnsville, NC

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