Brevard to Bryson City - mix of backroads and BRP

262 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This route is a good example of how you can piece together several small roads and end up with a couple days of great riding in North Carolina. It includes the highest section of the Blue Ridge Parkway (Richland-Balsam Overlook), worth stopping for the photo op. There are numerous other combinations that will take you from the same start to finish. Most of them will include some BRP, which I always recommend.

3916 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

As you can see in the videos I've posted, this route (Charleys Creek & Explorer Roads, anyway) know a good time. It's yet another example of 'Fine, don't ride it. I'll have it all to myself.' because as it's so low rated on the site, and I've RARELY seen traffic on it, it's a real hidden gem. There's nothing boring about any of this route, and yearly, I look forward to hitting all of these roads up. Twisties, sweepers, ups and downs, it's got it all. Short of the locals going to and fro you can be fairly sure of having no traffic, either.

78 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

(Cross-post from "The Copperhead Loop") Pretty much once you get into this area of North Carolina every single road is excellent for riding. Just let the map load and you'll see someone has recommended all the roads. The route I took on September 19, 2020 included NC 276, 215, 281, 107, Pine Creek Rd and 23. This overlaps with a few different recommended routes: "The Copperhead Loop", "Lake Toxaway Loop" and "Brevard to Bryson City". The specific section that I love on this route is "Pine Creek Rd" mainly for the "Pine Creek Recreation Area". If you've spent your morning riding all these excellent roads, then this is a great place to stop and enjoy a packed lunch. There are public restrooms (not excellent, but adequate).