Originally Posted by
Meek
Looks like another road runs more or less parallel to it...Sweeten Creek Rd. Is this any better? I live off of Charlotte (north of 240) and will work near the airport on Watson. Any suggestions on any possible (safe) routes? Thanks

No, Sweeten Creek Road is not any better. Well, it is better but not better if you know what I mean.
I have heard that there is a back way through Biltmore Forest to avoid Hendersonville Road, but I'm not sure where the "secret" trail/path is to get to some roads off the main drag.
Check out
http://www.abrc.net/ and their forums, some may know better than I.