Smokey Mtn. 500 navigation/planning

[Admangia]

Sort of last minute trip plan and looking for advice on getting ADV map loaded to iPhone. I here so much about alternate routes to avoid more challenging sections as well as added sections but not finding these so easily. Any advice or experience with this would be appreciated. Leaving on 8/11/2023

 

[dmonkey]

If you are on Facebook the Smokey Mountains 500 group on there maintains .gpx tracks files of the route and should be able to let you know about the current route challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/698628080200070/
If you aren't on Facebook, try this thread on ADV Forum: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/smokey-mountain-500.926507/

 

[Admangia]

Thank you for reply. I don’t have face book but will go back into ADV archives and see what I can download. Tyvm. Can’t wait to take the trip!

 

[Tex68w]

Thinking about doing it next month on the 500. Report back with an AAR and pics. Enjoy!

 

[Admangia]

Absolutely, will do!

 

[Admangia]

Thinking about doing it next month on the 500. Report back with an AAR and pics. Enjoy!

I posted report and pics on “ Smokey Mtn 500 amphibious assault” super fun ride, bike is excellent.

 

[Shoot870p]

Where did you post? Or is it a scavenger hunt type of thing?

 

[dmonkey]

Smokey Mtn 500 amphibious assault!

hello my CT Brothers and Sisters, my brother and I set out for our first CT adventure with the intent to learn how to ADV it on the CT and must Posit that the machines performed beautifully in some of the most challenging of terrain!preparation included completing break in service, rehearsing...

hondatrail125.com

 

[Admangia]

Where did you post? Or is it a scavenger hunt type of thing?

I posted under “ video collection”

 

[Admangia]

Where did you post? Or is it a scavenger hunt type of thing?

I posted under video collection.

 

[Admangia]

If you are on Facebook the Smokey Mountains 500 group on there maintains .gpx tracks files of the route and should be able to let you know about the current route challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/698628080200070/
If you aren't on Facebook, try this thread on ADV Forum: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/smokey-mountain-500.926507/

This was extre,ely helpful. I had a friend move them into Gaia app for me and worked well on old iPhone mounted on cross bar with cradle

 

[CTExplorer]

I saw this on some groups I follow about some road closures in this area in case it helps anyone planning a trip in this area:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0bTKBdeBWVVpPXfLvkcGne8a81iSSBPoqGpiaLtYVVR7RpPJiw6JVncoCNVPkUnWul&id=100064835014719&mibextid=Nif5oz

 

[Shoot870p]

Got it!
thanks

 

[Admangia]

When traveling the SM 500!we were amidst a significant storm with blow down and many trees across USFS roads requiring go rounds and lifting bike over downed trees as well as driving over many limbs and branches. Took it slow and bike performed exceptionally well in all instances not too mention light enough to lift front over downed trees (18” wide or so) then slide on skid plate and over! Pack for the worst from safety standpoint because your way in there at points on the journey.