Getting Here
Directions
Our address can make finding us confusing. The street we are located on has two names: Cover Avenue and Locust Street. To make sure you make the correct turn off of US-74, remember “Cover Avenue”. Remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are traveling through either the Ocoee Gorge or the Nantahala Gorge during rafting season, you should allow extra time for slow traffic in those areas.
FROM ATLANTA (2 hours, 40 minutes): Follow I-75N to I-575N to GA 515N. Turn left at GA Spur 60 towards Mineral Bluff, GA. Go approximately 1.9 miles to a 4-way stop in Mineral Bluff. Turn right to stay on GA Spur 60. Follow Spur 60 for 12.6 miles to US-64E in North Carolina. Take a right onto US-64E/74E and continue East on US-74E for approximately 21.3 miles to a right on Cover Avenue (the Andrews Rest Area will be on your right). Take Cover Avenue for approximately .4 miles. The Andrews Trail Depot/Andrews Valley Rail Tours will be on your left as you cross the train tracks. Turn left onto First Street and the parking lot entrance will be on your left.
FROM CHATTANOOGA (2 hours, 15 minutes): Follow I-75 to US-74E. Follow US-74E for approximately 106 miles to a right on Cover Avenue (the Andrews Rest Area will be on your right). Take Cover Avenue for approximately .4 miles. The Andrews Trail Depot/Andrews Valley Rail Tours will be on your left as you cross the train tracks. Turn left onto First Street and the parking lot entrance will be on your left.
FROM GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (1 hour, 5 minutes): Follow US-74W US-74W for approximately 46.7 miles to Cover Avenue. Turn left onto Cover Avenue towards the Andrews Rest Area. Continue on Cover Avenue for approximately .4 miles. The Andrews Trail Depot/Andrews Valley Rail Tours will be on your left as you cross the train tracks. Turn left onto First Street and the parking lot entrance will be on your left.
FROM KNOXVILLE, TN (2 hours, 23 minutes): Follow US-129S approximately 84.3 miles to US-74. Take a right on US-74W and travel approximately 9.1 miles to Cover Avenue. Turn left onto Cover Avenue towards the Andrews Rest Area. Continue on Cover Avenue for approximately .4 miles. The Andrews Trail Depot/Andrews Valley Rail Tours will be on your left as you cross the train tracks. Turn left onto First Street and the parking lot entrance will be on your left.
