Originally Posted by CaseLawZ28

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.