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Jerrystanley75
02-04-2017, 11:12 PM
Leaving Waynesboro on 4th traveling half way traveling to Cherokee on the 5th spending day in Cherokee on 6th then traveling home on 7th and 8th giving time to take in the sites along the trip will update meeting points and mile markers

blacklightning
02-05-2017, 08:23 AM
Sounds like a nice trip. We will be in the area from April 25-29. I love the NC/Tenn. mountains.

Jerrystanley75
02-05-2017, 02:58 PM
Sounds like a nice trip. We will be in the area from April 25-29. I love the NC/Tenn. mountains.

I hope it will be fun

pwm
02-05-2017, 05:10 PM
Better check before leaving. It was closed in Cherokee today

cyclelover63
02-05-2017, 05:37 PM
Better check before leaving. It was closed in Cherokee today
Why did they close it?

pwm
02-05-2017, 06:44 PM
Why did they close it?Snow last night I guess. We actually hit some slick spots coming across 441 back to Gatlinburg

blacklightning
02-05-2017, 09:07 PM
Snow last night I guess. We actually hit some slick spots coming across 441 back to Gatlinburg
That is always a possibility. I usually try to go after mid april. By then, most of the BRP will be open. You can even go up to Mt. Mitchell, but I don't think it opens until the end of April. Going in May should be good for the entire trip.
I do recall hearing of a biker loosing his life by crashing into one of the gates blocking off parts of the BRP. They also use the early spring for repairs of roads and damaged retaining walls that happen during the winter months. The good thing is that traffic will be light that time of year.

Jerrystanley75
03-06-2017, 09:10 PM
Country View Inn

230 Pottery Rd, Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-5884

https://g.co/kgs/RxCcO0

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Jerrystanley75
03-06-2017, 09:12 PM
Thinking this may be a place to stay our first night they have camping ,cabins and hotel off exit 199mile marker fancy gap there are other hotels on that marker as well

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JayBros
03-06-2017, 09:38 PM
It's a beautiful ride. Take your time and enjoy all the views.

blacklightning
03-06-2017, 10:10 PM
I think you should be fine. I know that parts of the BRP (area around Mt. Mitchell) is closed right now due to rock slides. That is typical near the end of winter and start of spring due to freezing and thawing of water that runs down the rocks. As I said before, by the beginning of April and onward, most everything should be open. Have fun, and take lots of pictures.

Jerrystanley75
03-10-2017, 09:08 PM
It's a beautiful ride. Take your time and enjoy all the views.

Thanks we plan to enjoy it!

Jerrystanley75
04-11-2017, 09:47 AM
First night we are staying in hillsville 2nd and 3rd night waynesville 4th night hillsville

biker01red
04-11-2017, 10:10 AM
You will enjoy the ride, we have rode it several times over the years ... If time permits, go to Maggie Valley, visit Wheels Thru Time Museum, well worth the time. We normally spend a week in Maggie Valley each year, doing day rides from there. I love those mountains !!!!! Great riding and great scenery !!! Enjoy !!!

Jerrystanley75
04-11-2017, 10:50 AM
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Jerrystanley75
04-11-2017, 10:52 AM
You will enjoy the ride, we have rode it several times over the years ... If time permits, go to Maggie Valley, visit Wheels Thru Time Museum, well worth the time. We normally spend a week in Maggie Valley each year, doing day rides from there. I love those mountains !!!!! Great riding and great scenery !!! Enjoy !!!

Thanks

Jerrystanley75
04-11-2017, 10:53 AM
[QUOTE=biker01red;1245292]You will enjoy the ride, we have rode it several times over the years ... If time permits, go to Maggie Valley, visit Wheels Thru Time Museum, well worth the time. We normally spend a week in Maggie Valley each year, doing day rides from there. I love those mountains !!!!! Great riding and great scenery !!! Enjoy !!![/QUOTE Thank you

blacklightning
04-11-2017, 12:28 PM
You should have a wonderful time. I did hear that there was another rock slide in the area, so be aware that there may be parts of the BRP that could be closed. I will be in the area 4/25-29. Not sure what I will be taking. Either the spyder of the stang. Either way, it will be fun.

Jerrystanley75
04-12-2017, 08:20 PM
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04-12-2017, 08:22 PM
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