Heading to the Dragon
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Heading to the Dragon
Leaving Greensboro tonight heading for Waynesville. (Fiances parents) Then the 60 mile trip to the dragon Sat AM. Any suggestions or must see places while there?
Last edited by cweiss; Jun 22, 2014 at 02:18 AM.
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If you can make the time...The Cherohala Skyway is WELL worth it...
http://www.cherohala.org/
We did the Dragon last year, Miner's 28, Cherohala and even Devil's Triangle....Cherohala was by FAR my fave.
and that was riding a Triumph Tiger 800!
http://www.cherohala.org/
We did the Dragon last year, Miner's 28, Cherohala and even Devil's Triangle....Cherohala was by FAR my fave.
and that was riding a Triumph Tiger 800!
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Try this: Ride the Dragon and then follow U.S. 129 into Maryville, TN. Pick up U.S. 321/S.R.73 and ride east on 321/73 until S.R. 73 splits off just east of Townsend to what is called "Old S.R. 73". This is a great road. It will take you to Great Smokey Mountain National Park without going through Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. So stay on Old S.R. 73 till you get to U.S. 441. When you get to 441, turn right and spend an hour or so cruising 35-40 cruising through Great Smokey Mountain National Park. U.S. 441 will take you to Cherokee N.C. where you can pick up U.S. 19 back to Waynesville.
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
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Ride NC S.R. 215 south out of Waynesville. Then come back up SR 276 to get back to Waynesville. You can thank me later.
Watch out for trucks on the Dragon. There's nothing worse than seeing a semi in your lane (and his) as you go around a curve.
I really wanted to ride 73, but ran out of time. Next time...
Watch out for trucks on the Dragon. There's nothing worse than seeing a semi in your lane (and his) as you go around a curve.
Try this: Ride the Dragon and then follow U.S. 129 into Maryville, TN. Pick up U.S. 321/S.R.73 and ride east on 321/73 until S.R. 73 splits off just east of Townsend to what is called "Old S.R. 73". This is a great road. It will take you to Great Smokey Mountain National Park without going through Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. So stay on Old S.R. 73 till you get to U.S. 441. When you get to 441, turn right and spend an hour or so cruising 35-40 cruising through Great Smokey Mountain National Park. U.S. 441 will take you to Cherokee N.C. where you can pick up U.S. 19 back to Waynesville.
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Last edited by silent1; Jun 6, 2014 at 07:12 PM.
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Enjoy the ride . If you get time swing down to Bridal Veil Falls for a quick look and a nice ride.
http://www.visitnc.com/listing/bridal-veil-falls
http://www.visitnc.com/listing/bridal-veil-falls
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I Hit the dragon and the cherohala skyway. I will post the routes later as I am tired. For anyone that is on the
Fence about doing this I say its a must as far as motorcycling goes. Beautiful views and excellent riding. I think i put on 3-400 miles today.
Fence about doing this I say its a must as far as motorcycling goes. Beautiful views and excellent riding. I think i put on 3-400 miles today.
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Doing the Dragon and Cherohala together on June 26th. Staying at Fontana Village that night. Post some piccys! lol
