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I-40 Detour: Nantahala Gorge
Attention: This Detour is no Longer Viable!
Take the Southern Route and Save on NOC LodgingThe three-month closing of a portion of I-40 between Tennesssee and North Carolina due to a rockslide has minimal impact on NOC's programs and offerings. We encourage thru-travelers to take advantage of the many scenic highways that surround NOC, south of Asheville. East-to-west travel between Nashville and Asheville can be detoured through Chattanooga and onto US 64/74, giving motorists a break from the Interstate. This alternative to I-40 passes through the Ocoee River and Nantahala River gorges, and is one of the most scenic drives in the mountains.
While this southern route may take a bit longer, it's actually fewer miles than the detour recommended by the NC Department of Transportation. Travelers will be rewarded with spectacular views along two stretches of National Scenic By-Ways.
I-40 Detour South Through NOC
Detour Discount
Bypass the rockslide site and head south. The Southern route leads you through Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, just past NOC. Make a plan to stop by and see us, where NOC lodging and River's End Restaurant remain open throughout the year—stay for the night before heading to Asheville via NC 74 or the Blue Ridge Parkway.
According to visitnc.com, NC fall color is peaking. While the I-40 rockslide impacts travel time, all NC fall color hot spots are still open and accessible to visitors. You can check out more information from them by clicking here. NOC has also posted more information on our blog, which you can access by clicking here.
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