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To
follow their approximate path from present day Philpott go east across the
railroad tracks and turn sharply right. You will climb a steep hill and
then ride for several miles along a ridge. This is a pleasant stretch of
road - few houses and little traffic. Looking off to the south you will
again catch glimpses of Pilot Mountain and you may see evidence of the old
Morgan Bryant road off through the woods. Now you must watch for the watertank
to turn right. Turn right again on a street named 'Sunset.' Immediately
you feel like you are returning to civilization and very soon the road drops
sharply down into Bassett. What
a surprise! I had driven through Bassett many times but never knew this
road existed. It lies directly across from Bassett's corporate offices
and behind the old train depot. Turning left at the bottom of this steep
hill your path is level for 2 miles or more to the ford over the Smith.
The
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| Map Detail: Smith River • Horsepasture Creek • North Mayo River • South Mayo River • | ||