![]() ![]() This section of 19E is motorcycle friendly with great passing lanes, offering an easy climb toward Roan Mountain. When 173E intersects with 19E, you will make another right turn. Twisting roads with heavy woods will shortly turn into straight-aways with open pastureland. Here you will enter the Cherokee National Forest. You can always count on being able to get some gas and a good sandwich.Īt the Tennessee border, NC 226A becomes TN 107. In Red Hill, you will find Sam's Red Hill grocery, which is open 365 days a year. This is a very scenic part of the Pisgah National Forest. Here you can get some good food at fair prices at the famous Bonnie and Clyde's drive-in.Ģ26A turns into a roller coaster, tree-lined fun highway after leaving Loafer's Glory. You will be entering Loafer's Glory on the banks of the Toe River. NC 80 will wind through several small towns and provide that peaceful "country road" experience. It provides the story behind the "murder" part of this ride's name. Kona is famous for being the hometown where the first ever woman was hanged in North Carolina. At this point you have used about 1 hour of casual drive time. ![]() In about a mile, when NC 80N turns left, follow it across the creek and head toward Kona. Turn right here and right again in about 2/10 of a mile onto 19E heading toward Spruce Pine. Go easy on the throttle while you ride and smile.Īt the stop sign in Micaville, you are facing the historic Micaville Country Store. You will exit the Parkway and go north on NC 80 where you can enjoy some tight curves as you descend down from the Parkway. At Crabtree Meadows, you might consider taking a few minutes to check out the beautiful Crabtree Falls. Enjoy the easy cruise and take it all in. This section of the Parkway has sweeping turns, a lot of shade, and great views even between the overlooks. You might want to check out this ride tomorrow as it is worth an overnight stay. You will also intersect with another great ride known as "The Diamondback", a ride true to its name. In this short distance you will encounter 3 overlooks with awesome long range views and 2 fun tunnels. The first 13 miles of this ride heads south on the famed Blue Ridge Parkway. Take in the view, breathe, and get ready to ride. We will start and finish this ride at the Skyline Village Inn, located on NC 226A, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 331. ![]()
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