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As of now it's just myself and @Howabusa , @max power, and @Dreare going. So medium fast pace, 10-15 over(ish) except in the fun bits. Lots of miles, lots of twisties, 4 nights in hotel, 3 different hotels. I ask that you have your gear and equipment in good working order, you are prepared for the day at hand and are flexible to any changes. Also make sure you have backup funds and resources if you get into trouble. I'm fine with any ones pace but don't get butt hurt if I leave you if you want to take it slower, ill wait at the turns or an occasional pull off. If you have a problem I'll make sure your are safe and help is on the way but I will continue my trip. About 300-400 miles a day of mostly twisties and mountains, maybe a 1800-2000 mile long weekend. Here is the itinerary...(didn't add The Diamond Back or Devils Whip those can be done at the end of Thursday or start of Friday) Wednesday June 17th..Slabby to Beckley WV after work. ( should be there around 7:30 pm ish) Having dinner a the steak house next door to hotel. https://goo.gl/maps/4z6UdSKFWECShoWQ8 Thursday June 18th...Beckley, WV to Little Switzerland https://goo.gl/maps/AaA6Vybqhwafx3e96 Friday June 19th...Little Switzerland to Deals Gap..then 2 Wheel Inn https://goo.gl/maps/JjHK917Bc9qXLJR28 Saturday June 20th fun loop w/ dinner at Cafe Rel https://goo.gl/maps/KTAFi45VbnKL22uB8 Sunday June 21st.....(two differnt)Long twisty routes home https://goo.gl/maps/tXp2QCwkp9W4oMzP7 https://goo.gl/maps/vvDmkRYwckqESqtK8 OR... Sunday June 21st ...Slab home with US62 added. https://goo.gl/maps/fi6BkN7WhGMnB3dE8 EDIT: Hotels Decided. Wednesday the 17th we are staying at the Baymount in Beckley WV here is a link... https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/beckley-west-virginia/baymont-inn-and-suites-beckley/overview?CID=LC:BU::GGL:RIO:National:45395&iata=00093796 Thursday night we are staying at the Skyline Village Inn up near Little Switzerland off the BRP here is a link..... https://www.skylinevillageinn.com/ Friday and Saturday nights will be at the 2 Wheel Inn in Robinsville

Looks like we'll be heading down through Daniel Boone National Forest to camp 2 Thursdays from now after work, explore a bit Fri AM in the Red River Gorge area, then head toward Asheville NC and end up at Maggie Valley Sunday-ish (wife has to be there for work Tuesday). The area is chocked full of the kind of incredible scenery and twisty roads that I love, almost too many to choose! I was hoping some of you could help me narrow down the really critical ones that would be the most to my likings based on your experiencences. Incredible mountain/cliff/waterfall scenery is tops for me, as well as lots of tight curves with some excellent elevation changes thrown in there. Nicely banked curves and great pavement are a plus, but also the less engineered twisty backroads have a different but equal allure for me. A small amount of straight-ish sweeper roads or 35mph roads can be thrown in as well if they lead to incredible views or link to other amazing twisty bits (the BRP near Maggie is the best section according to the tourism vid) Fire away... Thanks everybody. Early 38th bday treat for me since the wife will be working at the Wheels Through Time Museum Tues-Mon the weekend of my bday following my visit. Decent commercialized tourist-drawing video: