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Mountain Meander - Upper Slice of Route 28

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2007

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Guest
April 12, 2010
I agree with other comments, this is a GREAT ride…
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WVrider
187 McR Points
July 2, 2014
28 is fantastic all the way into Georgia. The…
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Written Directions

You start this trip at the intersection of US Highway 74 and NC Route 28 and simply head south on Route 28 to Franklin, NC.

Scenery

Nothing is better than riding through the woods, along waterfalls. This road will take you to four water falls, three of them are easy access to. You can drive you vehicle under Bridal Veil, you can walk under Dry Falls, and the other I can't spell, you can see from the road. Glenn Falls requires some walking.

Drive Enjoyment

If you like turns, switch backs, nice black top, this is the road for you. Most people like the Dragons Tail or Deal's Gap, I like this road better. Less traffic and safer.

Tourism Opportunities

There are no shopping, camping, restaurants. However, along US highway 74 there are plenty of amenities and if you continue on Route 28 south as it passes through Franklin and merges with Highway 64, you can take this into Cashiers where you will find gas stations, food stops, etc. Close to the bottom of route 28 there is a Gem Store and they will give you a FREE MAP of all the waterfalls in the area. Stop in and get a FREE MAP. Take the entire trip down route 28 then follow the road into Cashiers for lunch and gas. Let me know what you think about this road, I believe it to be one of the best roads I've ever been on in North Carolina and that includes the Dragon's Tail. This is my fifth year going to N.C. to ride. My friends and I know N.C. (Maggie Valley area) pretty well by now. Email me at: .

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propav8r
January 17, 2018
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
The repaving of this stretch of 28 is now complete. As of 1/2017, the road has an entirely new blacktop surface, and is prime for riding again. It's much smoother and much faster with the new surface, and has been completely repaved from the Swain/Macon county line to the northern end at Hwy 74.
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propav8r
September 15, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
Heads up: NCDOT is currently (Sept. 2017) repaving this section of Highway 28 from the Swain/Macon county line northward to US 74. The road is very rough with big transitions, and pavement cuts down the middle of your lane. This makes it difficult for spirited/aggressive riding. Sections are also shut down to one lane with a pilot car at intervals. Hopefully the work will be done soon.
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Guest
February 15, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is one of the best routes that I have ridden. I liked it better than Dragons Tail. It was alot safer too. I would highly recommend this ride to anyone. Great views also.
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