TS4-2 Hop 4
150 miles via I-59, I-24, I-75, I-285 (around Atlanta), US 78, GA 10 and local roads. Cumulative tow miles: 421. Truck miles: 242. Cumulative truck miles: 784. The extra truck miles were primarily due to my visit to the Chickamauga battlefield and Lookout Mountain (see my previous post).
This was a fairly easy hop, mostly on interstate roads, in clear weather. However, the GPS made it more interesting by failing to function, putting the navigation burden on Jett who guided me using the printed map and, as we neared the destination, the GPS on her phone. I guess the GPS failure was our “ding” on this hop, but a minor one. Jett actually relished her role as navigator. I doubt if she would have had as much fun if the route had been more difficult.
Traffic was heavy and there were several points at which I had to brake hard. I am happy to report that the brake controller is working fine and the RV brakes assisted very well.
I knew that our destination – the campground at Stone Mountain – was within the park boundaries. However, I was surprised to discover that it costs $20 to even get into the park. Hope it is worth it. The toll booth was interesting in that it was very tight – I squeezed through with maybe 6 inches to spare.
Our home in the Chattanooga area was the Lookout Mountain / Chattanooga West KOA Holiday, a very nice park on the side of a mountain southwest of Chattanooga. I really liked this campground. It was very scenic, with large shaded sites, beautifully maintained facilities (including a very nice dog park) and friendly, efficient staff. I think it may be the nicest KOA we have ever visited. And they were all decked out for Halloween, although I did not see any children in the campground while we were there. Still, it added to the festive, fun atmosphere. Recommended.
Black cat at the office
Bounce pad (flat)
Dog park
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