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Coming from I-40: A. Through Marion 1. Take 221 to hwy 70 west until you come to hwy 80 just outside Marion. Go north toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. 2. Go past Lake Tahoma and wind through a beautiful forested area on a curvy road, passing several trout farms where you could stop and fish for your meal. They'll clean the fish for you and you can take it with you. 3. You travel under the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is 4.5 miles from the cabins. Continue north on Hwy 80 through a small community names Busick going down the mountain until you see a sign that says "Black Moutnains Campground." Follow the sign. 4.Turn off Hwy 80. You'll see condos on the edge of Mt. Mitchell Golf Course. You are now on South Toe River Rd. and are about 1.5 miles from the Cabins. This road changes from asphalt to gravel as you enter Pisgah National Forest. Continue on the gravel for about 1/2 mile; you will pass a picnic area by the South Toe River and one mail box. 5. At the second mail box, numbered 2024 and 2026, turn in between two rock columns and a black gate. Cabin 2024, called "Ama," is on the right and Cabin 2026, "Elohi," is on the left. B. Through Old Fort 1. Take Hwy 70 off at Old Fort and continue north on 70 until you reach Hwy 80. Turn north toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. 2. Follow the directions above, beginning with A.2. II. Coming from I-26 (west of Asheville) or I-40 west of Asheville: 1.Connect with I-240 traveling east and continue on 240 until you reach 19/23 North. Pass by Weaverville and Mars Hill exits. 2. Exit to the right with Hwy 19 as it turns toward Burnsville. 3. Continue on Hwy 19 passing through Outer Burnsville toward Spruce Pine. 4. Turn south onto Highway 80 passing through Micaville and turn at the Micaville Cafe, staying on Hwy 80 South. Stay on Hwy 80 passing through Celo and Hamrick communities (where Sally's Kitchen is located). Pass the Carolina Hemlocks Campground. You'll see Mt. Mitchell Golf course on your right. 5. When you pass Albert's Inn, veer off hwy 80 and go to the stop sign (very short distance). Turn right onto South Toe River Rd. 6 Follow I.A.4, above. III. Coming from Spruce Pine 1. Take 19 west out of Spruce Pine until you reach the turnoff for Hwy 80. Turn South on State 80, going through Micaville and follow the directions under II.4 |
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