Written Directions
This route will begin at the Sheetz in Wendell, NC. It's located at the intersection of Rolesville Road and Wendell Boulevard. It is a loop however, so you can start anywhere along the way.From the Sheetz, turn Left onto Rolesville Road 3.3 miles
Turn Left onto Watkins Road 4.6 miles
Turn Left onto Mitchell Mill Road 0.5 miles
Turn Right onto Forestville Road 3 miles
Turn Right onto Burlington Mills Road 2.1 miles
Turn Left onto S. Main Street 1 mile
Turn Left onto W Young Street 4.3 miles
Turn Right onto Oak Grove Church Road 0.6 miles
Turn Left onto NC 96 Hwy East 2.5 miles
Turn Right onto Nassau Street 0.3 miles
Turn Right onto East Main Street 1.9 miles
Turn Left onto Mays Crossroad Road 1.7 miles
Bare Right at Flat Rock Church Road 4.5 miles
Take a slight Right onto Clifton Pond Road 2.8 miles
Continue onto Bethlehem Church Road 3.4 miles
Turn Left onto Pilot Riley Road 1.5 miles
Turn Right onto Pearces Road 5 miles
Turn Right at the Sheetz onto North Arendell Avenue 0.4
Turn Left onto Riley Hill Road 5.2 miles
Turn Left onto Riley Hill School Road 1.1 miles
Turn Left onto Division Road 2.1 miles
Turn Left onto Rolesville Road 1.5 miles
Arrive back at the Sheetz on Rolesville Road
Scenery
This route covers some curvy back roads throughout Franklin and Wake County. It crosses major highways (401, 87, 96, 98) but sticks to shady back roads. It takes you through or near Wendell, Raleigh, Rolesville, Youngsvile, Louisburg and Zebulon. There are horse farms, ponds, rural churches, a Remote Control Airplane Flying field, a golf course, a General Store and small towns as you wind through old country roads.
Drive Enjoyment
There are plenty of sweeping curves throughout the route and some excellent sharper curves to lean into on Clifton Pond Road and Bethlehem Church Road. I designed this route to take advantage ofsome of the better twisting roads in the area.
Tourism Opportunities
There are some awesome places to eat on or near the route. Shorty's Famous Hotdog's in Wake Forest is a great place for lunch, and Griffin's Restaurant in Youngsville has an great breakfast and lunch if you like home made country style cooking. Zebulon has a Sonic and Bojangles as well as a Hillbillies Ice Cream right by the Sheetz. The route will take you by Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville, where you can enjoy farm life with a petting zoo, country store, hayrides, gem mining and other fun activities for the whole family. RDRC is a RC airplane flying field on Bethlehem Church Road that you can stop at and watch the aerial acrobatics if you have time. County Line Grocery and Grill on Bethlehem Church Road is a favorite stop for me to stretch and get something to drink, although there are several other country stores along the way.
