Blue Ridge Parkway
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Joined: Sep 2006
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I live 30 minutes off the BRP and rarely ride on it.....matter of fact, don't care for it.....Anyway, I did go to Myrtle. I was there for 7 days. It was a fairly light crowd. As far as LEO enforcement goes, I did not see one bike pulled over.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Atlanta
I'm riding the entire length of the Parkway south to north the week of October 20th and anticipate that at the higher elevations it will be cold, so I'm packing my cold weather gear.
I rode it in the Asheville area a few weeks ago, and the closure is still in effect. The prescribed detour skips a nice portion of the Parkway. Instead of taking Hwy 70 to Hwy 226 and rejoining the Parkway north of Little Switzerland, consider taking Hwy 80 south of Marion. It's a scenic ride and puts you back on the Parkway sooner, at Buck Creek Gap.
I haven't seen the detour in the Boone area yet, but I understand it is not as long as the Asheville closure and is well marked.
I have a nice PDF map of the entire parkway if you are interested (also available on the NPS website) that is perfect for downloading to an iPhone or other handheld. PM me with your email address if you would like it.
Ahhh... autumn on the Parkway! What perfect riding!
I rode it in the Asheville area a few weeks ago, and the closure is still in effect. The prescribed detour skips a nice portion of the Parkway. Instead of taking Hwy 70 to Hwy 226 and rejoining the Parkway north of Little Switzerland, consider taking Hwy 80 south of Marion. It's a scenic ride and puts you back on the Parkway sooner, at Buck Creek Gap.
I haven't seen the detour in the Boone area yet, but I understand it is not as long as the Asheville closure and is well marked.
I have a nice PDF map of the entire parkway if you are interested (also available on the NPS website) that is perfect for downloading to an iPhone or other handheld. PM me with your email address if you would like it.
Ahhh... autumn on the Parkway! What perfect riding!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Charlotte NC
+1 on Mt. Mitchell!!!
+1 on Little Switzerland.
Our H.O.G. group is doing Little Switzerland tomorrow! (Sat.)
Pat
(Just a "Hang Around" on a "Geezerglide) No respect, I get no respect at all...
+1 on Little Switzerland.
Our H.O.G. group is doing Little Switzerland tomorrow! (Sat.)
Pat
(Just a "Hang Around" on a "Geezerglide) No respect, I get no respect at all...
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Brentwood, TN
Stop by here if you go by on a weekend. http://www.stationsinn.com/index-a.html
Road Master
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From: Charlotte NC
And 1 more thing - bring the layers - it will be ~ 18 degrees colder at the top of Mt Mitchell than it will be at the bottom. You start the climb at 70* it will be 52* at the top! This time of year you could start at 60* and it will be 42* at the top.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From:
I rode it in the Asheville area a few weeks ago, and the closure is still in effect. The prescribed detour skips a nice portion of the Parkway. Instead of taking Hwy 70 to Hwy 226 and rejoining the Parkway north of Little Switzerland, consider taking Hwy 80 south of Marion. It's a scenic ride and puts you back on the Parkway sooner, at Buck Creek Gap.
Cheers, geeded
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From: Apex, NC "The peak of good living"
If you are going to be in the Meadows of Dan area in VA. check this place out:
http://www.woodberryinn.com/
A little sparse but the people who run it are great and it is very clean. Great pancake breakfast included. It is literally 150 yds. off the parkway.
http://www.woodberryinn.com/
A little sparse but the people who run it are great and it is very clean. Great pancake breakfast included. It is literally 150 yds. off the parkway.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Stafford, Va.
Stations Inn
Like some have mentioned... I think the Stations Inn Motorcycle Resort is a must "Stop" on the Weekends. It is located at Mile Marker 248 in NC. Another biker friendly Bar/Restaurant is Tuggles Gap, which is located near Mile Marker 165 in VA. This is the Rt. #8 Exit. A good fuel stop is just off the BRP at Mile Marker 200. This is the Rt. #52 Exit and is right at the top of Fancy Gap Mtn.. Enjoy your ride! I live 35 miles from the BRP and ride regular.