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    I am planning a short section hike soon(next month) from Max to HS nobo and am leaving a veh at each location. I need advice on what is the best route to drive to Max from HS? I see several country roads on maps but have no idea if they are regularly used or gated or ?? Anyone from this area with first hand knowledge would be appreciated!

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    From HS take 209 to 1175(turn Right).
    From 1175 take 1181(Turn Right)
    From 1181 take 1182(Turn Right)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    From HS take 209 to 1175(turn Right).
    From 1175 take 1181(Turn Right)
    From 1181 take 1182(Turn Right)

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Max+...3253!3e0?hl=en
    Thanks Gambit! Are these roads marked? Any idea how long this particular drive would take?

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    OK I see that it says approx 47 minutes, cool.

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    Seatbelt it is not marked with a "max patch this way 6 miles" type signs like many other places are. In the last 20 minutes of the drive or so, if your not on gravel and going up....May not be going the right way LOL
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    There are USFS signs pointing to Max Patch from Hot Springs. Max Patch Road is a county/forest road. People live up there.

    Harmon Den/Cold Springs Road (Exit 7 from I40) is another major access.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gambit McCrae View Post
    Seatbelt it is not marked with a "max patch this way 6 miles" type signs like many other places are. In the last 20 minutes of the drive or so, if your not on gravel and going up....May not be going the right way LOL
    Thank you, I meant are the road numbers there, like 1175, 1181, etc. I appreciate the info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennessee Viking View Post
    There are USFS signs pointing to Max Patch from Hot Springs. Max Patch Road is a county/forest road. People live up there.

    Harmon Den/Cold Springs Road (Exit 7 from I40) is another major access.
    Thank you!

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