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4.71 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.71
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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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Akumu
November 23, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Great route that peters out a bit as you get down into Franklin. The north part of the road is just a wiggling ribbon. What a fun ride. The road isn't particularly dirty, or dangerous. Not a lot of towns passed through, not a lot of traffic. As such it's always been a joy to ride on. Twisties that tame down to sweepers the further south you go.
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mcaughey14
August 29, 2018
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
This is hands down the best stretch of curves I have ever been on. Fresh blacktop in August 2018. It doesn't have the traffic of the Tail of the Dragon. Stopped at Dry Falls and walked underneath. This area is beautiful.
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red bud
December 3, 2019
344 McR Points
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the map and the directions don't match, both are the same road in different locations & both are killer roads
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