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4.08 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.08
26 Reviews

Wayah road

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By Ridden (22 McR Points) on Oct 05, 2011

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Papi&Nene
4 McR Points
July 10, 2015
We went from 64 to 74, I would recommend heading…
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TwistedRider
11 McR Points
June 11, 2013
One of my favorite roads, anywhere! I visit the…
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Written Directions

Wayah Road from US19/74 to US64, or the reverse route.

Scenery

Hard to keep your eyes on the road at times! The west end starts you going up a gorge tracing the stream with some waterfalls mixed in. Once you reach the peak (the AP trail crosses around here) there is a large lake at the top. Nice winding road around it then the fun begins; lots of tight curves and more elevation changes. Keep your eyes on the road: not much in guard rails protecting you from some rather large drop-offs! Eventually you "wind down" on some less technical roads and at a little gas station/convenience shop. IIRC, this station has REAL gas (no ethanol).

Drive Enjoyment

I'm rating this as a three. Some sections are real nice; some are dirty. The west side of the road is hard for me to read where it looks like there's loose gravel, but it's really not.

Tourism Opportunities

Not a whole lot between the two main roads. Take this drive for the scenery and the curves.
 

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Lumberjack
September 13, 2018
8 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Went down in today and a good portion of road has been patched and has lots of asphalt debris still. The patch work makes it difficult to navigate too. They are still doing road work and have equipment working. I have ridden this road before and was very disappointed. Was probably the worst road I have been on in area.
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TwistedRider
August 13, 2013
11 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
One of my favorite rides. Be sure to stop at the northern end and checkout the raft launch site. Lots of fun turns with limited access. ENJOY!
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Akumu
November 23, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
On motorcycles this is a good road, with a bit more of a cruise feel. I'm thinking in a hot car this would be more fun. That said it is a fun route, the road can be slim, the surface can be 'meh' in spots, their can be patches of light gravel, and the temperature will drop, or rather, it did for us as we headed east into Franklin. I haven't went on it but CR 711 is supposed to be very fun, as well, and it's about halfway through Wayah. Perhaps head up it for 5 - 10 miles or so and turn back around, down it and then back on to Wayah. Good road, but watch yourself.
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