BeastieGirl
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I am planning a fall run to the Smokies (Deal's Gap, Cherohala, Tail of the Dragon, etc.), leaving Saturday, September 20th and returning Saturday, September 27th (leaving some "wiggle room" for inclement weather, etc.)
My itinerary is still tentative – but I'm thinking Saturday to Breezewood, PA, Sunday continue on to the Blue Ridge Parkway and riding the Blue Ridge to Willville motorcycle campground. Since Skyline Drive is so slow (35 mph) I am inclined to skip that and running other roads to the beginning of the actual Blue Ridge. Then staying at Willville campgrounds Sunday and Monday nights in order to explore the area. Leave Tuesday morning to continue via the Blue Ridge to Deal's Gap area – staying at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge for Tuesday and Wednesday night – giving a full day on Wednesday for exploring the area. Thursday start to head back home – then tentatively back up through Kentucky and West Virginia. I have some roads in Kentucky I wanted to explore further from my last trip.
The pace for this trip will be relaxed – but not glacial Maybe 10 mph over state-side, or flow of traffic. Even though my pace will be relaxed, note that some of these roads are technical and challenging, and probably not for first year riders.
I am planning to tent it, however both Willville and Iron Horse offer cabins or bunkhouses and most importantly, morning coffee. I am not sure if this will be a fall colour run, though I suspect it will at least be transitional. Last year I did a four day run to Deal's Gap in mid-October and the colours were absolutely spectacular on the Dragon and the Cherohala.
If there is any interest in joining me, I will fine-tune the route – I have maps and brochures from previous trips and I am open to suggestions.
PM or post - will be doing ride even if solo.
My itinerary is still tentative – but I'm thinking Saturday to Breezewood, PA, Sunday continue on to the Blue Ridge Parkway and riding the Blue Ridge to Willville motorcycle campground. Since Skyline Drive is so slow (35 mph) I am inclined to skip that and running other roads to the beginning of the actual Blue Ridge. Then staying at Willville campgrounds Sunday and Monday nights in order to explore the area. Leave Tuesday morning to continue via the Blue Ridge to Deal's Gap area – staying at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge for Tuesday and Wednesday night – giving a full day on Wednesday for exploring the area. Thursday start to head back home – then tentatively back up through Kentucky and West Virginia. I have some roads in Kentucky I wanted to explore further from my last trip.
The pace for this trip will be relaxed – but not glacial Maybe 10 mph over state-side, or flow of traffic. Even though my pace will be relaxed, note that some of these roads are technical and challenging, and probably not for first year riders.
I am planning to tent it, however both Willville and Iron Horse offer cabins or bunkhouses and most importantly, morning coffee. I am not sure if this will be a fall colour run, though I suspect it will at least be transitional. Last year I did a four day run to Deal's Gap in mid-October and the colours were absolutely spectacular on the Dragon and the Cherohala.
If there is any interest in joining me, I will fine-tune the route – I have maps and brochures from previous trips and I am open to suggestions.
PM or post - will be doing ride even if solo.
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