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Byway: North Carolina - Mission Crossing
Byway Description: This route travels through North Carolina`s ski country and the northern range of the Roan mountains in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Start of Byway Mission Crossing
Altitude: 3084 feet
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All along this byway there are historical points of interest as well as recreational opportunities like ski resorts, Mast Farm Inn, Mast General Store. At the Junction of Sate Highway #194 with United States Highway #19E, near the town of Elk Park, North Carolina in Avery County, North Carolina starts the byway Mission Crossing.
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3.1
(26.0) |
1.9
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Curtis Creek Road
Altitude: 3038 feet
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Curtis Creek Road, John Greer Road, Mile High Camping Ground, Mountain Glen Golf Course,
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3.4
(25.7) |
2.1
(16.0) |
Heaton, North Carolina
Altitude: 3035 feet
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Beach Mountain Road, Heaton, North Carolina
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8.8
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5.5
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Elk Grove Club
Altitude: 3442 feet
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Elk Grove Club, Elk River Parkway,
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10.5
(18.6) |
6.5
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Beech Mountain, North Carolina
Altitude: 3668 feet
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Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, a town in Avery and Watauga Counties, North Carolina, situated on a higher peak of the Blue ridge Mountains. Beech Mountain Club, Beech Mountain Golf, West Pond Creek,
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11.1
(18.0) |
6.9
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Banner Elk, North Carolina
Altitude: 3704 feet
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Shawneehaw Avenue / State Highway #184, Banner Elk, North Carolina, a town, located in Avery County, North Carolina, Travelers flock during summer here for Hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, and other activities, and for Skiing, Snowboarding during winter. Lees-McRae College, located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, Banner Elk Winery ,
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12.7
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7.9
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Balm, North Carolina
Altitude: 3806 feet
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Fox Meadow Road, Balm, North Carolina
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13.7
(15.4) |
8.5
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State Route #1335 / State Route #1130
Altitude: 3960 feet
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State Route #1335 / State Route #1130, Rominger, North Carolina, Laurel Creek Falls,
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14.4
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8.9
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Pigeon Roost Road
Altitude: 4114 feet
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Pigeon Roost Road, State Route #1355, WZJS, a FM Station, located just off the Highway #194, serving Banner Elk, North Carolina.
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17.1
(12.0) |
10.6
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Pigeon Roost Road
Altitude: 3635 feet
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Pigeon Roost Road, Oliver Hill Road,
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17.9
(11.2) |
11.1
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Matney, North Carolina
Altitude: 3563 feet
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Rominger Road / State Route #1122, Matney, North Carolina,
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21.2
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13.2
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Dutch Creek Road
Altitude: 2785 feet
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Dutch Creek Road / State Route #1134,
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22.0
(7.1) |
13.7
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Clarks Creek Road
Altitude: 2707 feet
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Clarks Creek Road / State Route #1136, Taylor House Inn, a historic house located on the State Highway #194, Boulder Falls Retreat, Seven Devils, North Carolina, a town in Avery County North Carolina, Seven Devils, North Carolina is located on the Appalachian Mountains, a popular ski resort during winter.
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23.1
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14.4
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Valle Crucis, North Carolina
Altitude: 2677 feet
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Valle Crucis, North Carolina, a town located in Watauga County, North Carolina, Recreation in the area includes winter snow skiing, hiking, canoeing, and shopping. Valle Crucis community park, which hosts Circus, Relay for Life. Guided wilderness adventures in Seven Devils, North Carolina include: whitewater rafting, caving, canoeing, tubing, a paddling school, and hiking. Mast General Store, State Highway #105, Willow Creek Golf Club, Hound Ears Club, Fishing Place in Watauga River, Foscoe, North Carolina, a community in Watauga County, North Carolina.
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24.2
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15.0
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Watauga River Road
Altitude: 2667 feet
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Watauga River Road / State Route #1116,
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25.4
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15.8
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Mast Gap Road
Altitude: 2664 feet
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Mast Gap Road to Sugar Grove, North Carolina, a community located in Watauga County, North Carolina, off State Highway #194. Valley Cay Drive,
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26.9
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16.7
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Bairds Creek Road
Altitude: 2785 feet
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Bairds Creek Road / State Highway #1113, Willow Creek Golf Club,
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18.1
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End of Byway Mission Crossing
Altitude: 2762 feet
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Byway Mission Crossings ends at the Junction of State Highway #194 with United States Highway #321/421, off the Town of Boone, North Carolina, located in Watauga County, where Appalachian State University is situated. Some of the touristic attractions in and around Boone, North Carolina are; Appalachian State University, Blue Ridge Parkway, Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Horn in the West, Howard's Knob, Tweetsie Railroad, Watauga River, Elk Knob State Park.
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