I think we are talking different rt. 197's. This is the route we took. If you google map "Pensacola NC." This will pop up and you can zoom in. When you do you will see the photo box to the left of the switch backs click it and it shows the gravel road. Like bubba said you can street view it as well. We road yours today. Nice road. Have a safe trip.
Unpaved section is at the very top of the road as it crests the mountain. About 4 miles of gravel, but pretty smooth and graded last time I was down there. Not a problem even on a sport bike as long as you take it easy. Use Googlemap Streetview function to see the exact section where the gravel starts/ends.
Please join me at Quaker Steak and Lube bike night June 8th for the kick off of bike nights! I am receiving the Saved By The Helmet Award from motorcycle Ohio at 7 o'clock.
It would be great for me to meet as many of you as possible, especially those of you that donated enough money for me to continue therapy needed for me to get out of a wheelchair!!
This is big for me and I am so nervous and excited at the same time