Tail of the dragon

[StanProff]

These are some of the ideas I was hoping for. Certainly, Tail of the Dragon has the reputation but it's good to read about other rides that may be more enjoyable on an RT. I'm planning on two days to get from Kansas City to Knoxville. Another two days to enjoy the Deals Gap area and get to Outer Banks.

Been on all of those roads. If you are going to the outer banks from deals gap that will take a full day. Time is not on your side to catch everything so I would pick and chose. the Cherola skyway and deals gap would be good as you are doing Deals gap anyway. 209 from Maggie Valley to Hot springs is a good ride as well. Hot springs would bring you back out with options to go to Ashville NC or into Greeneville Tn. Greeneville would put you on 321 and end up in Boone NC.
Time is the problem for you. You could spend a week getting to the outer banks from Deals gap on some very good roads. Outer Banks is an enjoyable ride, I have been there at least 3 times. If you are going to ride the 2 hr. ferry to the main land from Ocracoke island be sure to get a reservation. you might end up spending an extra night back in Hatteras. Don't ask me how I know.
PM me if you need more information of the Upper East Tenn. area. There is also a good Spyder Dealer on 321 (Elizabethon ATV ) I might also add that a ride to Cherokee NC from Gatlinburg Tenn. is a fantastic senic ride. From Cherokee you can go down the mountain to Maggie Valley and catch the Wheels through Time museum. From there your are close to 209. As you can see, there is a lot of options. All are good rides.