Tpoppa Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Never been there before...what are the 'must ride' roads that are within a day's ride of Deal's Gap? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzledan Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Excellent thread idea. Definitely good to have this information before June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Never been there before...what are the 'must ride' roads that are within a day's ride of Deal's Gap? Foothills parkway, Cherohala skyway. 28 all the way to Highlands NC. And beyond if you have the time. But time it so you are in Franklin NC for lunch or dinner. Cafe Rel for Blue Crab Bisque. A bowl, not a cup. Cash only. If there is a line to get in wait. Below are my go to routes for two days of hard riding down there....but I don't stay in the same place. You can pick them apart and get the roads to hit. http://goo.gl/maps/wKjIl http://goo.gl/maps/XW75H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Blue Ridge Parkway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Blue Ridge ParkwayWatch your speed on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is 45mph, and it is patrolled by federal park ranges. The southern end of the Blue Ridge Pkwy has really scenic overlooks. The road is also in good condition. Edited May 20, 2014 by Connie14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I won't be at the OR trip...well probably not. I'll be there next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) War Woman Road is one I think we've hit every time down there riding with Pauly 28 South is an absolute must. It is a very close tie to being my favorite next to Cherehola Edited May 20, 2014 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 War women is always fun for about 2 miles and then it sorts just fades away:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.4657416,-83.9198831/35.3399857,-83.8138639/35.3669099,-84.3015995/34.988109,-84.3699535/34.6277018,-83.9550406/34.7946727,-83.8936942/34.8322039,-83.7301646/34.919184,-83.7292075/34.8780951,-83.3970523/34.9401988,-83.1894495/@35.1365308,-83.7908425,9z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m17!4m16!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-84.1855851!2d34.7744891!3s0x885f0c789ce2ec35:0x69f099e6d69e12b0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0 https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.9402047,-83.1894825/35.4657418,-83.919883/@35.2496149,-83.5497524,10z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!4m2!1m0!1m0 Edited May 21, 2014 by Uncle Punk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vf1000ride Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Tonik, watch your one route(http://goo.gl/maps/XW75H) The middle section of RT197 (N Fork Rd) is not paved for looks like around a mile or more. If you zoom in and drop the google man just East of Dodd rd or at the intersection of N Fork and Ogle Meadows Rd you can see where the google car stopped when it turned to a dirt road and didn't map that section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Tonik, watch your one route(http://goo.gl/maps/XW75H) The middle section of RT197 (N Fork Rd) is not paved for looks like around a mile or more. If you zoom in and drop the google man just East of Dodd rd or at the intersection of N Fork and Ogle Meadows Rd you can see where the google car stopped when it turned to a dirt road and didn't map that section. Longer than a mile, and very rough and sketchy, saves a bunch time versus going back around though... The good part (paved section), is getting pretty rough too, still a challenge, and fun though. Tpoppa, I will make a list of roads and send it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Great replies so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Some of the lesser known roads are WAY better than the Dragon. To note: 281-Canada Rd from Tuckasegee to Lake Toxaway 276 from Waynesville to 64 (crosses the BRP) and very easy to make fun loop with 215... 215 from Waynesville to 64 (crosses the BRP) 107 from Cullowee to 1001/Tilley Creek/Elijay Rd to 64 (near Highlands) out of Hiawassee, GA, the loop of 76/197/356 into Helen, then 17 to return, or... if you have the time (since you're already down there) include 348, 19, 180 (WolfPen Gap Rd), and 60 IMHO, War Woman is an OK ride but overrated, since the only REALLY good part is the eastern first few miles. FYI: If you get to GA, remember they now have the super speeder law, which doubles the fine for 20+ over--gets DAMN pricey!!! Edited May 28, 2014 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Some of the lesser known roads are WAY better than the Dragon. To note:281-Canada Rd from Tuckasegee to Lake Toxaway276 from Waynesville to 64 (crosses the BRP) and very easy to make fun loop with 215...215 from Waynesville to 64 (crosses the BRP)107 from Cullowee to 1001/Tilley Creek/Elijay Rd to 64 (near Highlands)out of Hiawassee, GA, the loop of 76/197/356 into Helen, then 17 to return, or...if you have the time (since you're already down there) include 348, 19, 180 (WolfPen Gap Rd), and 60IMHO, War Woman is an OK ride but overrated, since the only REALLY good part is the eastern first few miles.FYI: If you get to GA, remember they now have the super speeder law, which doubles the fine for 20+ over--gets DAMN pricey!!!It would be you that already knew the routes I would say... Lol!War woman is very over rated, and keep in mind it is where the movie deliverance was filmed.60 is hands down my favorite road. 180 is a bit rough, but kinda fun especially on the right bike.Basically: find Helen, GA. 28 from the gap to pretty much South Carolina is fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 ;o) I can't take credit for finding any of those. I was introduced to all of those by Rob Giles (Dice32 on OR) and the hard core riders from the LocalRiders site. I have hooned thousands of miles of sweet twisties with that crew and never had an issue with anyone in the group being irresponsible….well, OK, except for the speeding part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I don't get wolf pen gap, I was underwhelmed when I road it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 any done this rout? https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Daniel+Boone+National+Forest,+Winchester,+KY+40391&daddr=State+Hwy+700+to:Pine+Knot,+KY+to:Crossville,+TN+to:300+Woods+Road,+Fontana+Dam,+NC&hl=en&sll=36.160053,-82.842407&sspn=3.47228,7.283936&geocode=FbAkMwIdY9v4-iklrHjf2RdDiDEi1eDQOE6VFQ%3BFZ-9MAIdW573-g%3BFaA_LwId65H3-ikN4pYaCBBdiDH1ICcf5mWCxQ%3BFZ2JJAIdq5fu-ilhQ-bvxlBniDEhlbUCcXWITw%3BFbK2HAIdRvgA-yn3zSFv6bheiDEKDMgTKraYag&oq=300+woods+&dirflg=h&mra=ls&t=m&z=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Out of all of them, 28 south was my favorite last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale-mac Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 devils triangle is also a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I gotta say, the ride from Fontana to the triangle was terrible. I probably won't do the triangle again unless I'm just passing through. Triangle was OK but I'd rather ride 28 back and forth all day long than ride to the triangle again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I agree on the Triangle, It was fun I guess (some parts are very sketchy), but certainly not worth the travel in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Triangle was better years ago but the road are in bad shape now. 28 gets my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 What's the triangle? I'm not familiar with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 What's the triangle? I'm not familiar with itDevil's Triangle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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