Blue Ridge Parkway
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Blue Ridge Parkway
What kind of time would it take to ride the Parkway from Front Royal, Va to Ashville, Nc. Plan on staying in Ashville and then on to Myrtle Beach for Bike week. Trying to figure out days needed. Plan on leaving home on the 11th of May and return on the 19th. ANY HELP?
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
Frt. Royal to Asheville you're not gonna be stopping a whole lot....
take me 2 1/2 days for the BRP without Skyline....
thats averaging 35-40 with several 1-2 minute stops...
if you don't stop you'll miss alot.
The last 150 Miles is the best and highest elevations
Of course you'll have people saying they do it in 1 day... which they are stupid for doing it
Speed limits and gas eat up the clock...
take me 2 1/2 days for the BRP without Skyline....
thats averaging 35-40 with several 1-2 minute stops...
if you don't stop you'll miss alot.
The last 150 Miles is the best and highest elevations
Of course you'll have people saying they do it in 1 day... which they are stupid for doing it
Speed limits and gas eat up the clock...
Last edited by katobird; Jan 11, 2012 at 06:56 AM.
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From: Wilkes Co.- N.C.
we do it in 2 days...if we are running from beginning to end as you said...on the road about 9 am both days....we overnite where us 52 crosses under parkway in N.C,....lots of places to overnite along the way....we carry snacks and water on the bike and only get off the BRP to get gas or motel...plenty of rest areas on the parkway....enjoy....ride safe...
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Depends on how many of the scenic overlooks you stop at. But, two full days minimum. As someone already pointed out, if you don't hit the BRP from Asheville to Cherokee, you've missed the best part of the Parkway. And, it's only an additional 60 miles (approximate).
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Here's the deal, numbers wise. Front Royal south is Skyline Drive for 105 miles. 35 MPH and at least two sections of paving to help slow you down. Waynesboro to Asheville 383 to 392 miles depending on exit. 45 MPH. (one detour)
You can run at about ten over without attracting to much attention. Heavy snow or rain can add to the detours between now and May.
And as all the other locals have said the best part is south of Asheville. Front Royal to Cherokee is 574 miles, plus whatever for gas and motels. This is not like running I-81. There are a shitload of turns here. 2 days minimum, 3 to see things. (Wheels Through Time Museum) is another day.
Nothing against Myrtle Beach, but it's...flat. How about spending eight days touring the BRP, Smokey's, then West Virginia. Then ride to Laconia in June. Mountains and turns, yeah.
You can run at about ten over without attracting to much attention. Heavy snow or rain can add to the detours between now and May.
And as all the other locals have said the best part is south of Asheville. Front Royal to Cherokee is 574 miles, plus whatever for gas and motels. This is not like running I-81. There are a shitload of turns here. 2 days minimum, 3 to see things. (Wheels Through Time Museum) is another day.
Nothing against Myrtle Beach, but it's...flat. How about spending eight days touring the BRP, Smokey's, then West Virginia. Then ride to Laconia in June. Mountains and turns, yeah.
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I agree that the best part of BRP is the lower end from Asheville to the end. Take a least 2.5 to 3 days to go the whole route. Gas is easy to find off the parkway, water and snacks along the way. There are plenty of stops, rest type areas. Great trip, take your time to enjoy it. Cherokee or Maggie Valley are great places to stay. Spruce Pine, NC is good place to stop and gas up and eat. Several good places in the small friendly town.
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