Finally rode the dragon
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Devil's Triangle was nice, did it on Monday... I wish I would've done it clockwise as well.
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I think so, the road isn't as cambered ( I think is the term) plus the switchbacks going counter clockwise are 1st gear ones that take you by surprise...
Have ridden the Dragon and Cherohala a couple of times. I also prefer the Cherohala. Last trip down there we also did the Back of the Dragon and the Snake. Both really nice rides. One of my favorites though is still the Blue Ridge from just north of Cherokee over to Asheville. Lots of areas to pull off and enjoy the great scenery and just generally a great ride!
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I started this thread mainly to say I found it funny that having lived in this area all my life I had never made the ride.
I gotta say that I am very happy with the way the thread evolved. I now know a lot more rides and I will do as many of them as I can. I have been really looking more at maps too. I don't have to go across country to get in some great rides before my time runs out.
Thanks good people.
I gotta say that I am very happy with the way the thread evolved. I now know a lot more rides and I will do as many of them as I can. I have been really looking more at maps too. I don't have to go across country to get in some great rides before my time runs out.
Thanks good people.
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I just looked on 2 maps and cant find Wayah rd.do you pick it up in Franklin? I'm always looking for new roads and this sounds good if I can find it.
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You can get on it in Franklin or after you hit the Dragon get on 19 and then make a left onto Junaluska Rd. That turns into Wayah Rd
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Coming west out of Franklin on RT 64 look for Patton road. Wayah is off Patton.
Going east on Rt 74 from US 129 about 5 or so miles 74 splits into 4 lanes Wayah Rd is on the right.
Another way to find it on the map is look for Nantahala lake. It runs along side the lake and river for a good piece.
Going east on Rt 74 from US 129 about 5 or so miles 74 splits into 4 lanes Wayah Rd is on the right.
Another way to find it on the map is look for Nantahala lake. It runs along side the lake and river for a good piece.
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Thanx,I think I have it figured out. I look forward to riding it. I also see Junaluska rd out of Andrews ends up at Nantahala lake.
Last edited by rideflhr; Jul 18, 2017 at 11:45 AM.