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4.71 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.71
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Shiner's Run

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 17, 2011

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cropduster68
October 10, 2011
This road is one of the better kept secrets in…
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Guest
August 7, 2012
I too love this road. Much less crowded, scenery…
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Written Directions

Note: A rider sent an email to MotorcycleRoads.com in June of 2014 stating "Ever since I can remember its been called The Rattler and merchandise for the road has been sold back as far as the early 2000's I bought my first shirt for the road in Jan 2007". So keep in mind that locals may refer to this ride as "The Rattler." Shiner's Run is the stretch of North Carolina State Road 209 that starts at I-40 and goes north for 33 miles before ending in Hot Springs, North Carolina. I found a map and some pics on the Trust General Store website at https://www.trustgeneralstore.com.

Scenery

Amazing scenery. To me, this is a better run than the Dragon. Winds its way the mountains from I-40 to Hot Springs on 209. There are old farms, rock bed rivers, scenic mountain overlooks, old churches. Beautiful ride. Even better in the fall when the leaves are changing. Have done this run several times.

Drive Enjoyment

Road is in good shape and provides riders with a bit of everything; twisties, high-speed sweepers, elevation changes and a couple of scenic straightaways through farm land.

Tourism Opportunities

Shiner's Run starts at I-40 and ends in Hot Springs. About half way to Hot Springs is the Trust General Store and Cafe which is very biker friendly and serves a mean cheese steak. Hot Springs, at the end of the ride, is a great ending spot with a handful of restaurants and stores. Don't miss the Iron Horse restaurant/hotel!
 

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RevObadiah
June 24, 2014
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Hi I was wondering how you came up with the name for NC HWY 209 because ever since I can remember its been called The Rattler and merchandise for the road has been sold back as far as the early 2000's I bought my first shirt for the road in Jan 2007.
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Guest
May 26, 2014
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Cannot adequately describe the beauty. Took 25/70 east from TN to 209 S to I-40. Great ride with all the twist & turns, elevation. 25\70 runs along the French Broad River...breathtakingly beautiful. Will be going on this ride again.
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red bud
December 3, 2019
344 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
great road, lots of curves and views the campground in hot springs is right beside the French broad river barbrosa is a cool bar a few miles from hot springs in del rio tn
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